What is the current population of Japan: hot topics and structured data analysis in the past 10 days
In recent years, Japan's population problem has been the focus of global attention. Japan's demographic structure is undergoing significant changes as the population ages and fertility rates continue to decline. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and use structured data to present Japan's current population status and its social impact.
1. Japan’s latest population data (as of 2024)
| indicator | data | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| total population | 124 million | Negative growth for 13 consecutive years |
| Proportion of population over 65 years old | 29.1% | The world’s highest aging rate |
| fertility rate | 1.26 | Far lower than the 2.1 that maintains population stability |
| Number of foreign residents | 3.2 million | Record high, easing labor shortage |
2. Correlation analysis of hot topics in the past 10 days
1."Japan will cancel the technical intern training system for foreigners": The government plans to reform visa policies to attract labor, sparking discussion about demographics. Data shows that foreign workers account for 2.5% of Japan’s labor force.
2.“Tokyo’s 23 wards’ population declined for the first time”: The population outflow from core cities has intensified, mainly due to rising housing prices and the popularity of telecommuting. The following table shows the population changes in Tokyo in the past five years:
| Year | Population of Tokyo's 23 wards (10,000) | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 955 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 940 | -0.8% |
3.“AI Technology Responds to Aging”: Japanese companies are accelerating the development of nursing robots, and companies such as Panasonic have launched automated equipment to fill the gap of 400,000 nursing staff.
3. Deep Impact of Population Issues
economic level: The reduction in the labor force has led to weak GDP growth, and real wages will fall by 2.3% in 2023. The government was forced to raise the retirement age to 68.
social level: The proportion of elderly people living alone reaches 35%, giving rise to the “lonely death” insurance service. The following table shows the changes in distribution by age group:
| age group | Proportion in 2020 | Proportion in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| 15-64 years old | 58.9% | 56.2% |
| Over 65 years old | 28.0% | 29.1% |
4. International Comparison and Future Forecast
Japan’s population decline rate (annual average -0.5%) far exceeds that of Germany (-0.1%), and experts predict that the population will fall below 100 million in 2050. The government aims to increase the fertility rate to 1.8 by 2030, but recent polls show that 70% of young people do not want to have children due to economic pressure.
Conclusion: Japan’s demographic crisis is both a challenge and an opportunity for transformation. Through policy innovation and technological application, this aging pioneer country may provide an important reference for the world.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data source: Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and recent media reports)
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