Japan sees record dec in births in 2025 for first time

data japan 2024 terbaruJune 4 (UPI) --Japanese 2025 births dipped below 700,000 for the first time, according to government data released Wednesday. Births dropped 5.7% to 686,061 asThe number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 in 2025 -- a first since records began in 1899. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) SAKI HAYASHI. June 4, 2025 14:00 JST. Updated on