Japan's Shifting Values: A Nation in Denial About Its Future A recent survey by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research has revealed that over 30% of unmarried Japanese aged 18 to 34 do not want children.
This data underscores the country's persistent birth rate problem, which has been a concern for decades. The numbers are stark: among unmarried men, 33% now say they don't want any children, up from 23.
2% in 2021; women rose to 32. 4%, from 23. 6%. These statistics reflect not only individual choices but also societal trends shaping young people's attitudes toward family and parenthood.