昨年の出生数67万人、10年連続過去最少　出生率も過去最低：朝日新聞

Japan 2025 Births Hit Record Low of 671,000

Japan recorded 671,236 births in 2025—a record low for the tenth year—as fertility rate sinks to 1.14 amid delayed marriage and fewer young women. The demographic collapse—15 years ahead of projections—drives enterprise automation and AI demand in Japan's tech sector.