Japan's demographic crisis...! Record decline..!?

Is japan running out of youth? What are the reasons for the record-breaking population decline? Why are young people lagging behind in marriages and children despite all the incentives the government has given? Let's find out the full details of this crisis in japan, which has recorded the lowest birth rate in the world, in this article. Japan's 'youth crisis' continues. The country's population fell to 120.3 million by october 2024. A record 8.98 lakh population decrease compared to 2023. Experts say this is the largest population decline in Japan's history.
On the other hand, the Japanese government is announcing special incentives to increase the birth rate. It is taking many measures such as financial assistance and childcare facilities. However, young people are delaying marriage and having children for various reasons. Many young people are postponing marriage or not having children due to reasons such as lack of job security, financial difficulties, thoughts of focusing on their careers, and inability to afford the cost of raising children.
With this, japan has recorded the lowest birth rate in the world. Due to low births and high deaths, the population is decreasing at a rapid pace. If this situation continues, the number of young people working in japan in the future is likely to decrease significantly, which will have a serious impact on the economy. The increasing number of elderly people is also putting pressure on the social security system. The decline in population has become a major challenge for Japan. No matter how many measures the government is taking, this crisis is likely to worsen if the thinking of young people does not change. The government needs to take more effective measures to improve this situation. Experts believe that measures such as providing job security, financial support, and child-rearing assistance to youth may have some impact.
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Sowmiya Sriram

15/04/2025 04:03 PM