High Dependant Population Japan

Question 1

What demographic challenges is Japan currently facing?

Answer 1

Highly dependent elderly population with aging population and decreasing birth rates

Question 2

How has birth rate in Japan changed in the last 15 years?

Answer 2

There has been a decrease of 3 million

Question 3

What are some factors contributing to japans demographic issues?

Answer 3

Drop in birth rate
Rise in average age at which women have their first child (30)
Decline in marriage rate

Question 4

What are the economic impacts of japans aging population

Answer 4

Leads to a declining workforce
Less income
Difficulties providing pensions

Question 5

How does the elderly population in Japan affect the countries resources?

Answer 5

Elderly are highly dependent on the country’s resources, leading to to increase in the cost of services, healthcare

Question 6

What is one consequence of Japans smaller working population?

Answer 6

Increase pressure and lack of defense

Question 7

What does the population pyramid of Japan in 2018 indicate?

Answer 7

An aging population with larger number of elderly people compared to the younger population