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Japan 's population fell to a record low in 2024 following a steep decline in the birth rate, according to government data.

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The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.

Japan’s birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers, and ...

Japan's population has shrunk for the 14th year in a row, with senior citizens accounting for the largest portion on record.

Japan's sinking population: The issue of Japan's rapid decline in population has been discussed globally, but some recent figures paint an even more alarming picture. According to government data, the ...

Japan's total population declined for the 14th straight year in 2024, with the percentage of those age 65 and older hitting a record 29.3%, according to internal affairs ministry data released Monday.

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Brazil hosts the largest Japanese community outside Japan. In the early 20th century, Brazil needed labour. Japan faced ...