Group 1 - Japan's newborn population is projected to decline to approximately 319,000 in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3% [1] - The total population of Japan has been decreasing for 16 consecutive years, with a current population of about 120.65 million, down approximately 908,000 from the beginning of 2024, marking the largest decline since 1968 [1] - In 2024, Japan is expected to see a record low in birth rates and a record high in death rates, with only Tokyo experiencing a population increase of 0.13% [1] Group 2 - The declining birth rate is expected to create a labor shortage exceeding 11 million by 2040, particularly affecting labor-intensive sectors such as transportation, construction, and healthcare [2] - The aging population, with over 36 million individuals aged 65 and above, will result in an increasing burden on the working-age population, with projections indicating that by 2025, every 1.9 working-age individuals will need to support one elderly person [2] - Local governments are exploring various strategies to address the population crisis, with Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture successfully implementing childcare support policies that have led to population and tax revenue growth [2]
人口连续16年减少——少子化冲击日本经济社会
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-11-12 22:15