Japan Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Japan's fertility rate was 1.13 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Japan's fertility rate stood at 1.13 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.13 by 2025. Japan ranked 200th globally.
Japan's fertility rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time peak of 2.23 in 1967 to its current value of 1.13, the lowest among the countries ranked. This trend is consistent with a broader pattern of low fertility rates observed in many developed economies, where improvements in living standards and access to education and family planning have contributed to smaller family sizes. Among its peer countries, Japan's current fertility rate is surpassed only by Estonia at 1.17, with Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates boasting slightly higher rates of 1.15 and 1.12, respectively. Notably, Japan's fertility rate has been steadily decreasing since 1973, with the exception of a brief plateau in the late 1980s. As the country's population continues to age and shrink, a reversal in this trend would be necessary to mitigate the associated economic and social challenges, potentially driven by policies aimed at supporting families and promoting work-life balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.13 | −0.07 | #200 |
| 2023 | 1.20 | −0.06 | #19 |
| 2022 | 1.26 | −0.04 | #17 |
| 2021 | 1.30 | −0.03 | #17 |
| 2020 | 1.33 | −0.03 | #19 |
| 2019 | 1.36 | −0.06 | #21 |
| 2018 | 1.42 | −0.01 | #27 |
| 2017 | 1.43 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2016 | 1.44 | −0.01 | #24 |
| 2015 | 1.45 | +0.03 | #26 |
| 2014 | 1.42 | −0.01 | #19 |
| 2013 | 1.43 | +0.02 | #18 |
| 2012 | 1.41 | +0.02 | #17 |
| 2011 | 1.39 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2010 | 1.39 | +0.02 | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's fertility rate was 1.13 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Japan's fertility rate peaked at 2.23 in 1967.
The lowest fertility rate in Japan was 1.13 in 2025.
Japan ranks 200th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Japan in 2025 was 1.13. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_fertility-rate,
title = {Japan Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}