Japan's number of births hits new low, falling by 5.7% in 2025

data japan 4d 2024A New Low. The number of births in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time in 2025. Demographic statistics published by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare showJune 4 (UPI) --Japanese 2025 births dipped below 700,000 for the first time, according to government data released Wednesday. Births dropped 5.7% to 686,061 as