Data Talks

In Japan, there are approximately two deaths for every birth—

Forty years ago in Japan, two babies were born for every person who died. Twenty years ago, these numbers were equal. And today, the ratio has reversed: one baby is born for every two people who die.

In the chart,… pic.twitter.com/bJTKGFHYWf

— Our World in Data (@OurWorldInData) February 19, 2026