Japan's number of newborn babies to reach record low this year


Japan's number of newborn babies in 2020 is expected to decrease to around 845,000, hitting a new record low, local media reported Saturday. - AFP

TOKYO, Oct 24 (Xinhua): Japan's number of newborn babies in 2020 is expected to decrease to around 845,000, hitting a new record low, local media reported Saturday.

Before finalising the figure, the Japanese government will release an initial estimate in December.

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