What is the present population of Japan? 123 million people (also like China they lost 3 million people in a 5 year span because of low birth rate like China

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Japan's population is approximately 123 million. The country is currently experiencing a historic demographic decline, with preliminary census data revealing a loss of over 3 million people in a five-year span. 

A closer look at the demographics reveals several key trends:

• Total Population: The headcount plummeted to roughly 123.05 million, according to the latest national census. 
• National Decline: The population is shrinking at an accelerated rate of 2.5% over the past five years. 
• Urban Concentration: Despite the national decrease, the Tokyo metropolitan area saw its population rise to approximately 37 million, with Tokyo itself housing 14.2 million residents
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Aging Demographics: Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, with roughly 30% of Japanese nationals aged 65 or older, and a steadily dropping birth rate. 

You can track detailed annual data or regional reports via the Statistics Bureau of Japan or the global demographic tracker on Worldometer. 

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