Japanese population Flashcards
What is the current population of Japan (2023)?
Japan’s population is approximately 124.6 million in 2023 continuing a steady decline since its 2010 peak.
When did Japan’s population begin to decline?
Japan’s population began shrinking in 2011 after peaking at 128.1 million in 2010.
What is Japan’s fertility rate in 2023?
It fell to just 1.26 children per woman in 2023 far below the replacement level of 2.1.
How many babies were born in Japan in 2022?
Only 799728 babies were born in 2022—the lowest number since records began in 1899.
What percentage of Japan’s population is aged 65 or older?
As of 2023 about 29.1% of Japan’s population is aged 65+ the highest proportion in the world.
What is Japan’s life expectancy?
As of 2022 life expectancy in Japan is 84.5 years—among the highest globally.
How is Japan’s population density distributed?
Japan has a density of 334 people/km² but over 90% of people live in urban areas.
What is the median age in Japan?
The median age is 49.5 years in 2023 the oldest of any major country.
What is the dependency ratio in Japan?
Japan’s old-age dependency ratio was 48% in 2022—meaning nearly 1 elderly person for every 2 working-age people.
What are Japan’s projected population numbers for 2050?
Japan’s population could fall below 100 million by 2050 if trends continue.
What role does immigration play in Japan’s demographics?
Japan has increased its foreign population to over 3 million (2023) but immigration remains low compared to OECD standards.
What is the current sex ratio in Japan?
As of 2023 Japan has 95 males per 100 females reflecting longer female life expectancy.
What are Japan’s largest urban centers?
Tokyo’s metropolitan area has over 37 million people making it the largest in the world.
How does rural depopulation affect Japan?
Over 1,700 towns and villages at risk of disappearing due to lack of young inhabitants
How many Japanese live in single-person households?
Nearly 38% of households are single-person—many elderly live alone contributing to social isolation.
What is Japan’s child poverty rate?
As of 2022 around 13.5% of Japanese children live in relative poverty despite the country’s wealth.
What is the percentage of foreign workers in Japan?
In 2022 foreign workers made up around 2.5% of the workforce—up from 0.5% in 2008.
How is Japan trying to boost birth rates?
Japan offers child allowances and fertility support including up to ¥100
How many centenarians live in Japan?
Japan had over 92
What is the impact of demographic trends on Japan’s economy?
An aging shrinking workforce threatens GDP growth—labor force declined by 7.6 million between 1995 and 2020.
What was Japan’s GDP in 2023
$4.2 trillion, 4th, $33,760 per capita
What was Japan’s HDI in 2023
0.920, 24th
