Birthrates in the world
Record decline in Japan's population
The number of Japanese citizens is declining at a record pace. The total population fell by almost 900,000 to 120.3 million in the year to October last year, AFP reports. It is the largest decline since the country's authorities began keeping statistics on the subject in 1950.
The low birthrate has been a long-standing concern in Japan. Governments have tried to overcome the problem with various incentives without any significant effect.
- We understand that the declining birthrate continues because many people who want to raise children cannot fulfill their wishes, says government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi.
Japan has increased the number of work permits for foreign citizens, but only on a temporary basis. At the same time, the country continues to maintain a strict immigration policy.
Record decline in Japan's population
The number of Japanese citizens is declining at a record pace. The total population fell by almost 900,000 to 120.3 million in the year to October last year, AFP reports. It is the largest decline since the country's authorities began keeping statistics on the subject in 1950.
The low birthrate has been a long-standing concern in Japan. Governments have tried to overcome the problem with various incentives without any significant effect.
- We understand that the declining birthrate continues because many people who want to raise children cannot fulfill their wishes, says government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi.
Japan has increased the number of work permits for foreign citizens, but only on a temporary basis. At the same time, the country continues to maintain a strict immigration policy.
The climate threat Global challenges
Europe is warming the fastest of all continents
Last year was the warmest year ever recorded in Europe, according to data from the EU's climate service Copernicus. Europe also continues to be the continent where warming is happening the fastest.
Southeastern Europe experienced 66 days of "severe heat stress" last year, when the temperature is perceived as at least 32 degrees, writes TT. At the same time, western Europe had one of the ten wettest years since 1950, while storm Boris swept across Central Europe and brought three months of rain in five days.
In Sweden, the average temperature during the year was slightly above normal, reports SVT Nyheter. High summer temperatures in the far north contributed to the Scandinavian glaciers melting at a record rate.
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