10 Countries With Biggest Population Decline

In this article, we’ll talk about the top 10 countries where population is declining. To gain more insights into the world’s demographics, read 24 Countries With Biggest Population Decline.

10. Japan 

Population Decline Between 2020 to 2050: 16.30%

Annual Population Change: -0.40%

Composite Ranking: 10

Japan has the highest percentage of an aging population in the world, with 28.2% of its people currently aged 65 and older. Moreover, the country’s fertility rate is 1.3 children per woman, and the life expectancy at birth is 82 years. All these factors contribute to the shrinking of the country’s reproductive population, and with the growing economic pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle, people are discouraged from expanding their families. Therefore, Japan’s current population of 125 million is projected to decrease to 119 million by 2030 and eventually to 73 million by 2100.