According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total fertility rates across all Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures decreased in 2023, though each remains above the national average of 1.20. Okinawa’s rate is the highest at 1.60 despite a 0.1 point drop. Fukuoka Prefecture’s rate fell 0.07 points to 1.26, the lowest in the region. Efforts such as marriage support events and childcare initiatives are ongoing to address the declining birth rate. Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
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