Japan’s 2025 census reflects steepest fall in population on record, data shows
Japan's 2025 census has revealed the steepest decline in population on record. This significant drop highlights ongoing demographic challenges facing the country. The data underscores the urgency for policy measures to address the implications of a shrinking population.
- ▪The 2025 census shows Japan's population has decreased significantly.
- ▪This decline is the largest recorded in the country's history.
- ▪The demographic changes pose serious challenges for Japan's economy and social systems.
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