Japan high dependency Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is Japan’s population in 2024, and what is its dependency ratio?
Japan’s population is around 125 million, with a high dependency ratio due to a large proportion of the population being either under 15 or over 65.
What percentage of Japan’s population is elderly, and what is the projection for 2030?
28% of Japan’s population is elderly (65+ years), and this is projected to increase to 36% by 2030.
What is Japan’s fertility rate in 2024?
Japan’s fertility rate is 1.3 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.
What factors contribute to Japan’s low birth rate?
Factors include delayed marriage, high living costs, long working hours, and limited support for families with children.
What is Japan’s life expectancy, and how does it contribute to its aging population?
Japan has a life expectancy of 85 years, contributing to a rapidly aging population as people live longer.
How does Japan’s immigration policy affect its aging population?
Japan has very strict immigration policies, resulting in limited young, working-age immigrants to offset the aging population.
What is the economic impact of Japan’s aging population?
The aging population puts a heavy burden on the pension system and healthcare services, with the elderly projected to account for more than 50% of healthcare spending by 2030.
What is the labor shortage Japan faces due to its aging population?
The aging population leads to a decline in the workforce, causing a shortage of workers in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and services. The working-age population has been decreasing by about 500,000 people per year since 2010.
How is Japan’s social welfare system affected by its aging population?
There is increasing pressure on Japan’s social welfare system, including nursing homes and elderly care, and elderly poverty has become a growing issue.
How does Japan’s aging population affect the consumer market?
A shrinking working-age population and an aging population lead to reduced domestic consumption, affecting the economy, especially in sectors with products and services that elderly people spend less on.
What is the impact of aging on rural areas in Japan?
Rural depopulation is increasing as younger people migrate to cities for jobs, leading to more abandoned villages and greater pressure on healthcare services in these areas.
