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Statistics bureau says Gaza population fell 10.6% due to killing and displacement
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported an unprecedented decline in Gaza's population by 254,000 individuals or 10.6%, compared to pre-war estimates. The current population of Gaz...
Israeli press review: Army hit by spate of suicides and study reveals population drop
The Israeli army faces growing concerns about rising suicide rates among active soldiers and discharged veterans while facing demographic challenges as population growth drops due to emigration. The T...
Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick
The number of registered births in Hong Kong dropped to an all-time low of 31,714 in 2025, reversing a two-year trend of growth. Despite government incentives aimed at boosting birth rates, the figure...
On to 2050: Life in a shrinking Japan
By 2050, Japan will experience significant transformation due to declining population, increased life expectancy and demographic imbalance. The country's youth will face substantial changes in these c...
Number of young people in Japan becoming adults drops to second-lowest ever
According to recent government data released by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, roughly 1.09 million individuals turned 20 on January 1st this year, marking a decrease from the previou...
JR companies and local governments to continue talks on loss-making railway lines
Discussions continue between JR companies and local governments regarding unprofitable railway lines. Despite population decline making a recovery in passenger numbers unlikely, there is community des...