Japan sees largest population drop in more than a century

By Mario A.  /  January 2, 2013  /  In Other News, World  /  No Comments

By Kiyoko Miichi | AjwAsahi Japan’s population dropped to 127.47 million in 2012, marking the largest natural decline since statistics began in 1899, according to government estimates. Demographic estimates released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on Dec. 31 showed the natural population decline, which is calculated by deducting the number of births from [...]