ageing population (japan)

Question 1

japans ageing population

Answer 1

• LE is highest in the world (84), but fertility rate is one of lowest in world, below replacement level (1.36 per woman)
• dependency ratio high, 70%
• old age dependency ratio highest in the world, 51%
• 29% japans population aged 65 or older, less than 12% inder 15