Japan's Population Decreased; Number of Foreigners Increased; Tokyo's Population Grew

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According to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC), as of October 1, 2013, Japan's gross population was

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127.298 million persons. This was an year-on-year decrease of 217,000 persons or 0.17%. The gross number of men decreased consecutively for

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9 years. The gross number of women decreased 5 years consecutively. The gross number of Japanese nationals decreased 3 years consecutively.

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The gross number of non-Japanese nationals recorded an increase for the first time since 2009. The number increased by 37,000 persons to

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1.594 million persons. The ratio of persons aged 65 or older made up 25.1% of the total population. The number exceeded 25% for the 1st time

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At a local level, population growth was recorded in 8 prefectures. Tokyo's increase was the highest: an increase of 0.53%. Okinawa was 2nd:

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an increase of 0.44%. Other prefectures that recorded an increase were as follows: Aichi; Saitama; Kanagawa; Miyagi; Shiga; Fukuoka.