日本の人口は1億2305万人 減少幅は過去最大 国勢調査速報値
According to preliminary results from last year's national census, Japan's population stands at 123.05 million, reflecting a decrease of 3.097 million compared to the previous census in 2020. This marks the third consecutive decline in population recorded every five years, with the reduction being the largest to date. The ongoing trend raises concerns about demographic changes in the country.
- ▪Japan's population is reported to be 123.05 million.
- ▪The population decreased by 3.097 million from the last census in 2020.
- ▪This is the largest recorded decline in population in Japan's census history.
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