Japan's population is shrinking, number of babies born in 2024 lowest in 125 years

Japan is experiencing a population decline. In 2024, only 720,988 babies were born, while 1.6 million people died—meaning for every birth, two people passed away. Japan's population is shrinking, losing nearly 900,000 people in just one year. With a fertility rate of just 1.26 (far below the 2.1 replacement rate), Japan is facing a severe demographic crisis. Aging workforce, shrinking economy, abandoned homes—this crisis is reshaping the country.
Why is Japan’s birth rate crashing? What is the government doing about it? And what does this mean for the future? Watch to understand the biggest challenge Japan faces today.
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