Nikkei Asia · General

Japan's fertility rate at record low; 10th straight year of decline

· By Staff Writer
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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)

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