The number of Japanese nationals fell by over 861,000, extending 15 years of decline. The foreign population rose, but couldn't fill the gap, leading to a 0.4% overall population decrease.
The labor shortage in Japan is severe, with almost three job openings for every worker, impacting businesses, especially in the service and construction sectors. Record bankruptcies occurred due to insufficient workers. Working-age population remained steady due to foreign workers filling gaps.
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