Core Insights - Japan's population has been declining for 16 consecutive years, with a total of approximately 120.65 million as of January 1, 2025, marking a decrease of about 908,000 from the previous year, the largest drop since 1968 [1] - The birth rate in Japan reached a historical low while the death rate hit a new high between January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025 [1] - Only Tokyo saw a population increase, with a marginal growth of 0.13% [1] - The proportion of the population aged 65 and older is 29.58%, while those aged 15 to 64 account for 59.04%, both figures showing an increase compared to the previous year [1] - The current demographic situation indicates a severe trend of declining birth rates, with projections suggesting that Japan's population may fall below 120 million by 2026 [1] - The foreign resident population in Japan reached approximately 3.677 million, the highest since 2013, reflecting an increase of about 354,000 from the previous year [1]
日本人口降幅创有记录以来新高
Xin Hua She·2025-08-06 14:59