The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth straight year to a record low in 2023. A weakening currency, the high cost of living and unfavourable working conditions are some of the many issues that are keeping residents from having children. According to estimates, Japan's population will likely decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070 if the trend is not reversed in the next decade or so. Michael Cucek, an Assistant Professor of Asian studies at Temple University, shared more about Japan's population decline.
