Japan Flashcards
Dependency ratio in 2011
59.8
% of old dependent
23
% of young dependent
13
population growth rate 2011
- 0.28
life expectancy
79 men and 86 women
health care.
good so 210 doctors every 100 000 people`
child at what age
rose from 25.6 to 29.2 in 2006
effects(4)
child related closed like schools
armed for weakened
workforce shortage so companies like Sony increased rates to attract migrant workers.
Strategies for workforce(4)
1994 strategy to try rise births (no work much)
2009 strategy to for mothers to stay in workforce and raise children.
fathers to stay at home too so mothers work
migrants (from South Korea and Philippines) (not so keen at first)
Strategies for cost of ageing (2)
Pension from 60 to 65
long term insurance scheme
Strategies for needs of elderly
more care homes