জাপানে জন্মহারে সর্বোচ্চ পতন, পাঁচ বছরে কমেছে ৩১ লাখ মানুষ

Japan is experiencing its most significant population decline on record, with the total population falling by 3.1 million in five years to approximately 123 million. The birth rate has hit a historic low, with only 671,236 babies born in 2025, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous year. The fertility rate has dropped to 1.14, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Economic pressures, high living costs, and gender inequality are cited as major factors discouraging young people from marrying and having children. This demographic shift is rapidly aging the population, with seniors expected to comprise 40% by 2070, increasing the burden on social welfare systems and the economy.

The declining birthrate and aging population pose significant challenges to Japan's economic stability, workforce, and social security system.