Japan's Population Decline, Continued Breaking Records, in 2022.
'The Guardian' reports that all of Japan's
47 prefectures saw their populations
decline in 2022 for the first time ever. .
Overall, the country's
total population fell by
almost 800,000 people. .
In response to the news, Japan's prime
minister called the alarming downward
trend a crisis and promised to take action.
In response to the news, Japan's prime
minister called the alarming downward
trend a crisis and promised to take action.
However, 'The Guardian' reports that
previous national policies have failed to
halt the ongoing population decline. .
According to data released on July 26,
deaths hit a record high of over 1.56 million,
compared to just 771,000 births. .
It is the first time that the number
of newborns has dropped under
800,000 since records began.
'The Guardian' reports that even an all-time
high influx of foreign residents has failed
to slow the population decline.
Japan's population has been
declining for 14 consecutive years,
reaching 122.42 million in 2022.
Our nation is on the cusp
of whether it can maintain
its societal functions, Fumio Kishida, prime minister of Japan, via 'The Guardian'.
Over half of Japan's municipalities
are classified as depopulated districts.
Amid the overall decline, about 300 small towns have boosted
births through a combination of monetary payouts and
policies meant to establish child-friendly environments