Question

Which factor will likely have the greatest influence on Japan’s demographic changes between now and 2050?

Answer 1

Japan’s population will decline by one million people every year for the next several decades and by 2060, more than 40% of the population will be over 65 years old, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This sweeping shift in Japan’s demographic outlook brings with it a range of new challenges, with broad implications for its economic outlook, health and welfare systems, and relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.