72 DEPOPULATION BY ACCIDENT? Japan’s high cost of living, low wages and focus on career instead of family has resulted in a critical decline in births. In 2022, TWICE AS MANY DIED as were born! Fertility rate has dropped to 1.3, far below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable infrastructure. (amp.cnn.com) posted 1 year ago by CasuallyObservant 1 year ago by CasuallyObservant +72 / -0 Japan births fall to record low as population crisis deepens The number of births registered in Japan plummeted to another record low last year -- the latest worrying statistic in a decades-long decline that the country's authorities have failed to reverse despite their extensive efforts. 12 comments share 12 comments share save hide report block hide replies
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