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A big
for the decline is very
birth rates. In 2025, there were just over 700,000
, compared to 2.5 million in the
baby boom. Many governments have taken
to encourage
to have babies. These include more child
and parental leave, and subsidized early years
. Japan is one of the world's oldest societies. Its greying
is putting a lot of stress on healthcare and
.