Japans ageing population

• What is the population of Japan?

  127 million people
• What rank does Japan's population hold in the world?

  10th largest
• How many elderly people are there in Japan?

  27 million elderly people
• What percentage of Japan's population is over 60?

  33%
• What percentage of Japan's population is under 15?

  13.6%
• Why is Japan experiencing an ageing population?

  Due to low birth rates and late marriages
• What historical event contributed to Japan's population growth?

  Rapid industrialization in the early 20th century
• What is the average marriage age for Japanese women?

  Between 28 and 30 years
• What is Japan's fertility rate?

  1.4
• What percentage of fathers in Japan have never changed a nappy?

  40%
• When did Japan's workforce peak?

  In 1998
• What economic challenge is associated with pregnancy in Japan?

  Pregnancy isn't covered by health insurance
• Up to what age is healthcare provided for children in Japan?

  Up to the age of 3
• What are the financial challenges related to schooling in Japan?

  High schooling and university costs
• What is the impact of low child benefits in Japan?

  They contribute to economic challenges
• What is a consequence of having fewer younger workers in Japan?

  Lack of workers to fill jobs
• How does the ageing population affect pensions in Japan?

  More money is needed for pensions
• What is a challenge businesses face due to the ageing population?

  Difficulties in recruiting staff
• What is the effect of the ageing population on Japan's productivity?

  It is falling
• What is the trend regarding elderly workers in Japan?

  High labour force participation among elderly
• What is a social challenge related to elderly workers in Japan?

  Increased poverty rate among the elderly
• What is the poverty rate for people aged 65 and older in Japan?

  19%
• What are the long-term strategies to overcome Japan's ageing population challenges?

  • Increasing child benefit
  • Providing tax allowance for families
  • Accessible childcare
  • Set up affiliated companies abroad
  • Later retirement age
• What are the short-term strategies to address Japan's labour shortage?

  • Solve labour shortage
  • Encourage immigration
  • Need 500,000 immigrants for 40 years