Japan Lowest Birth Rate
5.5
The lowest birth rate in Japan was 5.5 in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (5.5), 2023 (6.0), 2022 (6.3), 2021 (6.6), 2020 (6.8).
Top 5 Lowest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.5 | −0.5 | 209th |
| 2023 | 6.0 | −0.3 | 7th |
| 2022 | 6.3 | −0.3 | 6th |
| 2021 | 6.6 | −0.2 | 5th |
| 2020 | 6.8 | −0.2 | 6th |
| 2019 | 7.0 | −0.4 | 7th |
| 2018 | 7.4 | −0.2 | 8th |
| 2017 | 7.6 | −0.2 | 7th |
| 2016 | 7.8 | −0.2 | 1st |
| 2015 | 8.0 | +0.0 | 1st |
| 2014 | 8.0 | −0.2 | 2nd |
| 2013 | 8.2 | +0.0 | 3rd |
| 2012 | 8.2 | −0.1 | 1st |
| 2011 | 8.3 | −0.2 | 2nd |
| 2010 | 8.5 | +0.0 | 2nd |