TOKYO — The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released ...

Policymakers are worried about Japan's future as the population plummets.

The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released Wednesday.

Japan's population decline has hit a record low for a 14th consecutive year.

Japan 's population fell to a record low in 2024 following a steep decline in the birth rate, according to government data.