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

Nikkei Asia | June 3, 2026, 5:06 a.m. | Original

TOKYO -- Japan's total fertility rate hit a record low in 2025, falling for the tenth consecutive year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on Wednesday.

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