Japan Shrinks by 500,000 People as Births Fall to Lowest Number Since 1874
A widening gap between births and deaths has put Japan in a demographic squeeze, with fewer people to replace retiring workers and support them as they age. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Japan
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/24/world/asia/japan-birthrate-shrink.html?emc=rss&partner=rss