[HIGHLIGHTS] Japan's population will be about 2070% of the current level by 7 National Research Institute Declining birthrate will accelerate

The population of Japan will decrease to about 2070 million by 7, or about 8700% of the current number. The proportion of elderly people will be close to 39%.

The number of children born in one year will fall below 1,3 in 2043, three years earlier than the previous estimate. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will proceed with the verification of pension finances and the consideration of measures to address the declining birthrate, NHK reports. The percentage of the population aged 94 and over will rise from 65.2020% in 28 to 6.2070% in 38.