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Decrease of Japanese population (Birth – Death) from January to May in 2012 is 4 times bigger than the same term of 2007. When it’s compared to 2006, it’s 5 times bigger.
Below is the comparison of the monthly decrease of Japanese population.
January ~ May, 2012 vs average of 2010 ~ 2006.
It’s based on the prompt report of demographic statistics from Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. [Link] Report of June. 2012 is not published yet.
Below is the comparison of 5 months decrease of Japanese population.
January ~ May, from 2006 to 2012.
It spiked up from 2010 ro 2011 because of 311, but the decrease of 2012 is worse than in 2011.