Over 30% of Unmarried Japanese Adults Say They Do Not Want Children, Survey Finds
A government survey shows that more than three in ten unmarried Japanese aged 18-34 do not want children, the highest share recorded since 2002.
Why it matters
The rise in childlessness among young adults could accelerate Japan's aging population and labor shortages.
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