Japan Sees Record Number of Babies Born to Immigrants
Summary
Japan has seen a rise in the number of babies born to foreign parents, reaching a record number last year. This increase is happening as Japan faces a declining birthrate among its native population and is easing immigration rules to address labor shortages.Key Facts
- A record number of babies were born to foreigners in Japan last year.
- This accounted for over 3% of all births in the country.
- The total number of births to foreign parents was 22,878.
- Births to Chinese parents were the highest among foreign nationals.
- Japan's overall birthrate is declining, with native births dropping significantly.
- Japan is loosening visa rules to attract foreign workers.
- Nearly 3.8 million foreign-born people live legally in Japan, a record number.
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