According to a survey that was conducted in Japan in March 2024, lack of national and local government systems to support childbirth and childcare was one of the main reasons for not having children, with around 35 to 44 percent of respondents of all age groups stating it. Economic difficulties followed, with a share of 37 to 40 percent of respondents stating it.
Most common reasons for not having children in Japan as of March 2024, by age group
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