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Over 10% of Japanese people are now aged 80 or above: Government

Japan is facing a population crisis as more than one in 10 people in the country are now aged 80 or older. This is due to its low birth rate and young people delaying marriage and having children, resulting in a shrinking and aging population.
The Japanese government has acknowledged the urgency of the situation and has announced new spending to support young couples who wish to have children. However, efforts to boost birth rates have been met with little success due to the high cost of living and long working hours.
With the elderly population projected to account for 34.8% of the population by 2040, Japan is relying on its elderly labor force to address the labor shortage. This is reflected in the high employment rate among the elderly, which is among the highest across major economies.

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BBC News

Japan population: One in 10 people now aged 80 or older

The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing population.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

One in 10 Japanese Are Aged 80 or Older For The First Time

Japan's elderly population surpasses 10%, highest in the world. Challenges and implications of a rapidly aging society

2 months ago·India

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NDTV

Over 10 Per Cent Of Japanese People Are Now Aged 80 Or Above: Government

More than 10 percent of Japanese people have crossed 80 years or older for the first time, new official data showed, as the nation faces a rapidly greying population. Government data released on Sunday, ahead of Monday's "Respect for Aged Day" national holiday, also showed that the share of Japan's population at 65 or older expanded to a record 29.1 percent from 29.0 percent a year ago. The level compared with second-ranked Italy's 24.5 percent …

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

One out of 10 people in Japan aged 80 or older, 65+ at record 29.1%

Japan Population Crisis: The number of people who were 65 or older fell by about 10,000 from last year to 36.2 million.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Japan says one in 10 residents are aged 80 or above as nation turns gray

More than 10% of Japan’s population is now age 80 or older, the government said Monday, the latest worrying milestone in the rapidly graying country’s demographic crisis.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Japan says one in 10 residents are aged 80 or above as nation turns gray

By Jessie Yeung and Junko Ogura, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — More than 10% of Japan’s population is now age 80 or older, the government said Monday, the latest worrying milestone in the rapidly graying country’s demographic crisis. According to figures released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the proportion of Japan’s elderly, defined as age 65 and above, is also at a record high, comprising 29.1% of the population – the highest …

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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