"Japan's Population Continues Decline, Falls Below 125 Million for 13th Straight Year"

Japan's population has fallen for the 13th consecutive year, dropping to 124.35 million, with the number of Japanese nationals decreasing by 837,000, the largest drop since 1950. Single-person households are projected to make up 44.3% of all households by 2050, with nearly half of them comprising individuals aged 65 or older. The average household size is expected to decrease, and the number of elderly people living alone is set to increase, necessitating enhanced support for the elderly. Additionally, the population of those aged 75 or above has surpassed 20 million for the first time, while the number of young people has hit a record low. However, the foreign national population has risen, with only Tokyo experiencing a population increase for the second consecutive year.