日本2025年仅出生70万人创百年新低，死亡160万自然减少近90万

Core Insights - Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported that the number of births in 2025 is projected to be approximately 700,000, marking a continuous decline for ten years and the lowest since 1899 [1] - The death toll in 2025 is expected to reach 1.6 million, resulting in a natural decrease of nearly 900,000, with the death rate being among the highest globally [1] Birth and Death Statistics - The number of births in 2025 is estimated at 705,809, a decrease of about 15,000 from the previous year, with a crude birth rate of approximately 5.73‰, which is about one-third of the global average [1] - The projected death count for 2025 is 1,605,654, leading to a natural decrease of 899,845, with a death rate of around 13.0‰, ranking among the highest in the world [1] Marriage Trends - The number of marriages in 2025 is expected to be 505,656 pairs, an increase of approximately 5,600 pairs from the previous year, indicating a growth for two consecutive years [1] - In Tokyo, the number of births is reported to be 88,518, which is an increase of about 1,000 from the previous year, marking the first growth in nine years [1] Overall Demographic Trends - The data indicates that Japan's declining birth rate continues to accelerate, with the number of births hitting a historical low and the scale of natural decrease being the largest [1] - Despite a slight increase in marriage numbers, the overall birth rate remains at an extremely low level [1]