Japan’s fertility rate at record low; 10th straight year of decline
Demography
Births in 2025 lowest since survey began in 1899
The number of babies born in 2025 was 671,236, down 2.2% from 2024, but the pace of the decline is slowing down. (Photo by Shogo Kodama)
Nikkei staff writers
June 3, 2026 14:48 JST
Updated on June 3, 2026 17:41 JST
TOKYO — Japan’s total fertility rate hit a record low in 2025, falling for the tenth consecutive year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on Wednesday.
