2025年的出生人数低于此前最少的2023年的902万人，首次跌破800万人。 在中国，受1980年代计划生育政策的影响，很多家庭认为"一个孩子就足够了"。政府在 2016年和2021年分别允许生育第二胎和第三胎。地方政府也出台生育奖励政策，但仍无法扭 转少子化趋势。 日本经济新闻（中文版：日经中文网）盐崎健太郎 北京报道 2025年的出生人数低于此前最少的2023年的902万人，首次跌破800万人…… 1月19日，中国国家统计局公布的数据显示，2025年底的总人口为14亿489万人，比2024年 底减少339万人。总人口数连续4年下降。2025年的出生人数减少162万人，降至792万人， 刷新了1949年建国以来的新低。 在天坛公园散步的老人（2025年3月，北京） 版权声明：日本经济新闻社版权所有，未经授权不得转载或部分复制，违者必究。 日经中文网 https://cn.nikkei.com 视频号推荐内容： ...

Group 1 - Japan's population has been decreasing for 16 consecutive years, with a total population of approximately 120.65 million as of January 1, 2025, marking a decline of about 908,000 from the previous year, the largest decrease since 1968 [1] - The total population has decreased by 6.42 million over the past 16 years, equivalent to more than two Osaka cities, with Osaka's total population around 8.82 million and Osaka city at about 2.75 million [1] - The birth rate in Japan is expected to hit a historical low while the death rate is projected to reach a new high between January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, with only Tokyo showing a slight population increase of 0.13% [1] Group 2 - The current demographic situation in Japan reflects a serious trend of declining birth rates, with projections indicating that the population may fall below 120 million by 2026 [2] - The foreign resident population in Japan reached approximately 3.677 million, the highest since 2013, representing an increase of about 354,000 from the previous year [3]

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]

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]