Japan's population experienced a decline of over 900,000 in 2024, the steepest drop since 1968, marking the 16th consecutive year of population decrease. The country's population now stands at 124.3 million, with 30% being aged 65 or over. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has termed this demographic issue a 'quiet emergency,' promising government intervention. Foreign nationals in Japan rose to 3.67 million in January 2025, demonstrating their importance in mitigating labor shortages amid an ageing population.
The population of Japan went down by more than 900,000 people in 2024, marking an all-time high decline since records began in 1968. This represents the 16th consecutive year of population shrinkage, leaving Japan with a total of 124.3 million people.
Japanese nationals aged 65 or over constituted 30% of the population, while 60% of Japanese nationals were aged between 15 and 64, illustrating a demographic shift that contributes to the ongoing decline.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba labeled the declining figures as a 'quiet emergency,' highlighting the government's commitment to implement more measures to counteract the negative trends.
The number of foreign nationals in Japan reached 3.67 million as of January 1, 2025, the highest figure since records began in 2013. Foreign nationals are crucial to addressing labor shortages in the economy.
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