Number of births of Kotoshi falls below 900,000 for the first time Declining birthrate Exceeding expected pace Dec 24:45
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare concluded that the “birth rate”, which indicates the number of children born in one year, was expected to be less than 900,000 for the first time, with more than 860,000 nationwide. The birth rate fell to 860,000, two years earlier than the country predicted, and it became clear that the birthrate was falling faster than expected.
In addition, the number of population declines, which is the number of births minus the number of deaths, is a natural decrease of more than 500,000 for the first time, exceeding 500,000, highlighting the fact that population decline is accelerating.