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Births in Japan increased year on year in first 6 months of 2026, first time in 11 years

The number of births nationwide increased 0.4% to 320,458 in the first half of 2026.

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    Births in Japan increased year on year in first 6 months of 2026, first time in 11 years (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    The number of births nationwide increased 0.4% to 320,458 in the first half of 2026.

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