Japan

Question 1

Dependency ratio in 2011

Answer 1

59.8

Question 2

% of old dependent

Answer 2

23

Question 3

% of young dependent

Answer 3

13

Question 4

population growth rate 2011

Answer 4

• 0.28

Question 5

life expectancy

Answer 5

79 men and 86 women

Question 6

health care.

Answer 6

good so 210 doctors every 100 000 people`

Question 7

child at what age

Answer 7

rose from 25.6 to 29.2 in 2006

Question 8

effects(4)

Answer 8

child related closed like schools
armed for weakened
workforce shortage so companies like Sony increased rates to attract migrant workers.

Question 9

Strategies for workforce(4)

Answer 9

1994 strategy to try rise births (no work much)
2009 strategy to for mothers to stay in workforce and raise children.
fathers to stay at home too so mothers work
migrants (from South Korea and Philippines) (not so keen at first)

Question 10

Strategies for cost of ageing (2)

Answer 10

Pension from 60 to 65

long term insurance scheme

Question 11

Strategies for needs of elderly

Answer 11

more care homes