Japan Case Study (Ageing Population) Plain Text

Which country is a major ageing population case study?

Japan.

What is Japan's fertility rate?

Around 1.3 children per woman.

What percentage of Japan's population is over 65?

Around 29 percent.

Why is Japan's population ageing?

Low fertility and high life expectancy.

What is Japan's life expectancy?

Among the highest in the world.

What labour problem results from Japan's ageing population?

Labour shortages.

How does an ageing population affect healthcare spending?

Healthcare costs increase.

How does an ageing population affect pensions?

Pension costs increase.

What happens to dependency ratios in ageing populations?

They increase.

What is the old-age dependency ratio?

The number of elderly dependents relative to working-age people.

How does Japan use technology to address labour shortages?

Automation and robotics.

Has Japan historically welcomed large-scale immigration?

No.

Why does Japan encourage older people to remain employed?

To reduce labour shortages.

What economic challenge does population ageing create?

A smaller workforce.

How can ageing affect economic growth?

Growth may slow due to labour shortages.

Why is Japan important as a case study?

It demonstrates the challenges of Stage 5 populations.

What social challenge does ageing create in Japan?

Greater demand for healthcare and elderly care.

What demographic transition stage best fits Japan?

Stage 5.