Japan. Demographic data – the population is already decreasing for the 14th year in a row

Japan's population is already decreasing in a year in a row. The number of births reached a record low level – indicates the Japanese Ministry of Interior. He also draws attention to the growing number of pensioners.

The Japanese Ministry of the Interior provided the latest demographic data on Monday. According to them, the country's population has once again decreased. The inheritance trend persists in Japan For 14 years. The birth rate remains there on one of the lowest levels in the world, and the general number of inhabitants – even despite the influx of foreigners – is consistently falling.

As the ministry indicates, in 2024 the population of Japanese citizens decreased by 898 thousand. It was the largest decrease from 1950. These numbers look a bit different, if the entire population of the country is taken into account, that is, the influx of immigrants will also be taken into account. Then the decrease is 550 thousand.

Few children were born in Japan

As demographers notice, in Japan 2024 few children were born in record – exactly 720 988 births were recorded. Experts indicate that many young Japanese delay the moment of marriage and having children. They do this for various reasons – from fears to find employment to changing social values.

Meanwhile, a group of pensioners, i.e. people over 64, is already a record -breaking 29.3 percent of society. This means that in post -working age there is already nearly every third inhabitant of Japan. People of pre -working age, i.e. below 15 years old, constitute just over 11 percent. population.