Japan births hit new low of 842,000 during pandemic

Little sign of recovery in sight despite reopening of economy

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Early results for fiscal 2021 show a 1.3% decrease on the year in births. (Photo by Wataru Ito)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Births in Japan have fallen for a 14th straight year, plumbing a new low, government data shows, with little sign of improvement in recent months.

Preliminary results for fiscal 2021 indicate a 1.3% decrease on the year to 842,131 births, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported Tuesday.

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