Japan’s workforce will be 20% smaller by 2040 - World Economic …
Feb 12, 2019 · Japan workforce is shrinking. By 2040, it is estimated that the Japanese workforce will reduce by 20%. Adopting family-friendly policies could help Japan tackle its enormous …
Japan's ageing population: The implications for its economy
Sep 28, 2023 · More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older. The ageing population is having a profound impact on Japan's #economy, #workforce and society.
How Japan’s longevity economy is creating new opportunities
Sep 15, 2025 · Japan’s rapidly ageing population is fueling demand in healthcare, nursing care and lifestyle industries. With 36.25 million people over 65, technology, including care robots …
Can frontier technology solve Japan's declining population?
Feb 27, 2023 · Central and local governments in Japan are using frontier technology to find solutions to social problems. Web3, the metaverse, automation and the NFT market are …
Which countries have the oldest populations? Japan and Italy
Feb 22, 2023 · The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to double over the next three decades, reaching 1.6 billion in 2050. Asia is leading this trend.
Japan's water infrastructure is being renewed. Here's how
Jul 8, 2025 · Japan is reimagining water infrastructure with tech, transparency, and collaboration to boost resilience amid ageing systems and climate challenges.
Japan's equitable health access key to a resilient society
Apr 7, 2025 · Japan has the world's fastest ageing population and has been updating its healthcare insurance system to maintain equitable access to health services.
What an ageing world can learn from Japan's campaign to get …
Dec 12, 2024 · As the world's most elderly society, with 29.3% of its population aged 65 or older, Japan has a unique opportunity to serve as a model. By implementing effective policies and …
Japan's population is shrinking by 250,000 people every year
Apr 18, 2019 · New data shows that Japan’s population has shrunk for an eighth year in a row, raising questions about ageing, work and the country’s future.
Which countries have a declining working age population? | World ...
Jan 13, 2021 · Within the OECD, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy are among the countries most heavily affected by a decline of their working age populations. Taking each country’s …