1st-Half Births in Japan Rise for 1st Time in 11 Years
Japan reported a slight increase in births during the first half of 2025, marking the first rise in 11 years. While the total remains below 400,000, the data suggests a potential slowing of the country's long-term demographic decline.
Why it matters
This shift is a critical indicator for Japan's ongoing demographic crisis, which has significant implications for the nation's labor force and economic stability.
Manila Bulletin - 1st-Half Births in Japan Rise for 1st Time in 11 Years
1st-Half Births in Japan Rise for 1st Time in 11 Years
A file photo shows a neonatal room with incubators at a hospital in Japan.
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