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Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time: govt

The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 -- 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. (AFP)
The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 -- 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. (AFP)
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04 Jun 2025 02:06:13 GMT9
04 Jun 2025 02:06:13 GMT9

TOKYO: The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.

The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. Japan has the world’s second-oldest population after Monaco, according to the World Bank.

AFP

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