# R4 | mistralai/mistral-small-2603 | run 1

## Prompt

As of the most recent available estimate, what is the population of Japan, and is it increasing or decreasing? Give the figure and year, and cite sources.

## Response

As of July 1, 2026, Japan’s total population is estimated at **122.93 million**, continuing a decade-long decline [stat.go.jp](https://www.stat.go.jp/data/jinsui/new.htm)[stat.go.jp](https://www.stat.go.jp/data/jinsui/pdf/202607.pdf)[japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/30/japan/society/japan-population-fall/).
