Japan's births in 2024 fall below 700k for first time

>A total of 1,605,298 deaths were reported, the highest number in the postwar period, while the natural decrease -- deaths minus births -- reaching a record 919,237, marking a decline for the 18th straight year.

That seems substantial.

This is heading to the rest of the world (apart from Africa). We need to accept that and start thinking about how to deal with it.

Add two zeros and subtract 15% to estimate the population at the moment of your death.