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The influenza death rate in Japan is projected to rise to approximately 3,810 deaths by 2028, up from around 2,930 deaths in 2023. This increase represents an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. Historically, since 1965, Japan has experienced a 2.5% year-on-year decline in influenza-related fatalities. However, recent trends indicate a reversal in this pattern. In 2023, Japan was ranked third globally in terms of influenza deaths. Germany surpassed Japan with a similar count of 2,930 deaths. Following Germany and Japan, Canada occupied the fourth position in this grim ranking.
