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Family policy in the country of Japan refers to government measures that attempt to increase the national birthrate in order to address Japan's declining population. [2] It is speculated that leading causes of Japan's declining birthrate include the institutional and social challenges Japanese women face when expected to care for children while ...
The practice, traditionally referred to as population control, had historically been implemented mainly with the goal of increasing population growth, though from the 1950s to the 1980s, concerns about overpopulation and its effects on poverty, the environment and political stability led to efforts to reduce population growth rates in many ...
Japan’s population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year – echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries.
In 2014, 26% of Japan's population was estimated to be 65 years or older, [33] and the Health and Welfare Ministry has estimated that over-65s will account for 40% of the population by 2060. [34] The demographic shift in Japan's age profile has triggered concerns about the nation's economic future and the viability of its welfare state.
After peaking in 2008, Japan’s population has since shrunk steadily due to a declining birthrate. The country saw a record low of 771,801 births last year.
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Japan's total population fell to 125.42 million, a decrease of about 511,000, the new data showed. The population has fallen every year since peaking in 2008 due to a low birth rate, reaching a ...
The mission of the IPSS is to collect accurate and detailed data regarding the current state of the Japanese population and its fertility rate and to produce highly accurate estimations of future trends based on careful scientific analyses perforated on that data. The IPSS also conducts research concerning social security policies and systems ...