Leading reasons for wishing to have children Japan 2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 25, 2025

According to a survey conducted in September 2024, nearly 50 percent of childless respondents in Japan wished to have children in the future because they wanted to experience the joy and pleasure of it. Around 22 percent wanted children so that they could help support the future society. 

Leading reasons of childless individuals for wishing to have children in the future in Japan as of September 2024

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Release date

November 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

September 26 to 30, 2024

Number of respondents

1,650 respondents

Age group

15-45 years

Special properties

respondents without children; multiple answers allowed

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: “What are the reasons for wishing to have children in the future?”

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