Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 28 Feb 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
Japan's birth rate hits record low for the 8th year, dropping by over 50% in 2023. Concerns grow as marriages fall below 500,000 for the first time in 90 years. Prime Minister Kishida calls it the "gravest crisis" facing the country. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi warns Japan has limited time to reverse the trend. The government unveils measures to support child-bearing households. Population is estimated to decline by 30% by 2070, with 40% aged 65 or older.
