TOKYO -- The total number of births of Japanese citizens residing in the country in 2024 was 686,061, down 5.7% from the previous year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. This was the first time annual births fell below 700,000 since record-keeping began in 1899.
Demography
Japan's number of births hits new low, falling by 5.7% in 2024
Fertility rate still dropping despite more marriages, straining the economy
The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 in 2024 -- a first since records began in 1899. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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