毎日新聞6/3/2026WorldJapan
Japan's Births Hit Record Low in 2025, Falling Below 670,000
Total fertility rate also reaches historic low, highlighting persistent decline in birth rates.
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- Japan's birth count in 2025 dropped to a record low of 671,236, the lowest since 1899.
- The total fertility rate also hit a historic low of 1.14, indicating a persistent decline in birth rates.
- The number of births is falling 15 years faster than projected.
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Japan's birth count in 2025 dropped to a record low of 671,236, the lowest since 1899. The total fertility rate also hit a historic low of 1.14, indicating a persistent decline in birth rates. The number of births is falling 15 years faster than projected.
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