Japan's total population, including foreign residents, dropped to 123,049,524 in 2025, a record decline of 3.1 million from the 2020 census. The figure, released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on May 26, 2026, reflects the deepening consequences of low birth rates and rapid aging. Experts warn that despite government initiatives to boost births and accept more foreign workers, the population continues to shrink at an unprecedented pace.

May 29, 2026

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Japan's Population Falls to Record Low of 123 Million in 2025

Japan's population has fallen to a record low of around 123 million in 2025, the steepest decline ever recorded. The census data underscores the nation's demographic crisis driven by aging and low birth rates. Government policies have so far failed to reverse the trend, with further declines expected.

May 29, 2026