1291亿日元！日本大量遗产无人继承，被收归国有！日专家：今年出生人数将创1899年以来新低

Group 1 - The total amount of property in Japan that has reverted to the national treasury due to lack of heirs reached 129.1 billion yen (approximately 5.89 billion RMB) in the fiscal year 2024, marking a historical high since records began in fiscal year 2013 [1][3] - The amount received by the national treasury in fiscal year 2024 is approximately 3.8 times that of fiscal year 2013 [3] Group 2 - A key reason for the increase in unclaimed property is the rising number of elderly individuals living alone, which is associated with declining birth rates, an aging population, and a growing proportion of single individuals [4] - In the first half of 2024, 37,227 solitary individuals died at home in Japan, with 28,330 (about 76%) being aged 65 and older [4] - The phenomenon of "lonely deaths" is particularly severe in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with Tokyo recording the highest number at 4,786 [4] Group 3 - Japan's birth rate is projected to hit a historical low, with approximately 665,000 Japanese babies expected to be born in 2025, a decrease of 3.0% from the previous year [6] - The birth population in Japan has been on a continuous decline since 2016, with a consistent drop of around 5% from 2022 to 2024, and a forecasted narrowing of the decline to around 3% in 2025 [7] - The number of marriage registrations in Japan is expected to stabilize at 485,000 pairs in 2025, but it remains uncertain whether this will support future birth rates [7]