# Economic impact on child-rearing in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-impact-on-child-rearing-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-19T02:56:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Economic pressures and inflation are significantly impacting child-rearing households in Japan. Recent market research indicates that 97% of surveyed parents feel the impact of price hikes on daily goods, with 66% exhibiting ‘price numbness’ toward rising costs.

These economic conditions appear to be influencing demographic trends. A survey by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company found that the percentage of parents with one child who desire a second child has dropped to a record low of 28.2%, down from 56.9% in 2020. Approximately 79.3% of respondents cited child-rearing expenses as a burden, while 54.5% of those hesitant to have more children expressed concerns regarding future income.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Japan parents' desire for second child hits record low

A Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance survey shows the desire for a second child among Japanese parents has hit a record low of 28.2%, driven by inflation and concerns over future income.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-parents-desire-for-second-child-hits-record-low

### 2026-10-07: Child-rearing market insights and inflation trends in Japan

New market research services are targeting child-rearing households in Japan, even as surveys show 97% of parents feel inflation's impact and 66% experience 'price numbness' toward rising costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/child-rearing-market-insights-and-inflation-trends-in-japan

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