Japan's birth rate hit a record low in 2023, continuing a worrying trend for the country. For the first time, the population fell by 848,659 people โ€” the number of births subtracted by the number of deaths โ€” the largest decline ever recorded. ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ‘ถ

This decline highlights the challenges Japan faces with its aging population and shrinking workforce. The government is stepping up efforts to address the demographic crisis, but reversing the trend remains a significant hurdle.

Source: Tha Japan Times
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