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Japan’s foreign resident population hits record 4.28 million

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC · How we work

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Japan’s foreign resident population grew 3.8% to a record 4.28 million in the first half of 2026.
The Immigration Services Agency reported the total reached 4,281,026 by June 30, 2026.
Foreign residents now comprise 3.48% of Japan’s total population.
Overstayers fell 4.8% to just over 65,000 during the same period.
The 2026 rise was slower than the 5.0% increase recorded in the first half of 2025.

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Story summary

Japan’s foreign resident population grew 3.8% to a record 4.28 million in the first half of 2026.
The Immigration Services Agency reported the total reached 4,281,026 by June 30, 2026.
Foreign residents now comprise 3.48% of Japan’s total population.
Overstayers fell 4.8% to just over 65,000 during the same period.
The 2026 rise was slower than the 5.0% increase recorded in the first half of 2025.