Published On: Thu, Jun 5th, 2025

Japan just recorded its fewest annual births since it started keeping records

An empty swingset

The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to a record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday.

CBC | World News

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Japan just recorded its fewest annual births since it started keeping records