【环球财经】日本人口降幅创有记录以来新高

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] - The only region with a population increase is Tokyo, which saw a marginal growth of 0.13% [1] - The elderly population (aged 65 and above) accounts for 29.58% of the total population, while those aged 15 to 64 make up 59.04%, both figures showing an increase compared to the previous year [1] - Projections indicate that Japan's population may fall below 120 million by 2026 due to the ongoing trend of declining birth rates [1] - The foreign resident population in Japan reached approximately 3.677 million, the highest since 2013, with an increase of about 354,000 from the previous year [1]