PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 13) March 27

In This Issue: Japan is moving to fully cover childbirth costs under its public insurance health system as births fall for the 10th straight year. In 2025, births dropped below 710,000. Despite spending over $20 billion annually on pro-natal policies, the crisis has deepened. Current subsidies of 500,000 yen ($3,130) often fall short of average delivery costs, especially in Tokyo. The post PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 13) March 27 appeared first on Population Research Institute.