Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline

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Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline

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From NPR:

Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline
Japan's birthrate has dropped to a historic level, the lowest since data gathering began in 1899.

That's what The Japan Times has reported, citing government figures released Friday.

For years, Japan has seen a decline in its population, leading experts and lawmakers to consider the economic and social repercussions.

And on Friday, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare estimated that 921,000 babies will be born by the end of 2018 — 25,000 fewer than in the previous year.
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Re: Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline

Post by takenoko »

Is that a bad thing? I kind of feel like there are too many people in the world. Less people = less drain on resources.
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Re: Japan's Population Is In Rapid Decline

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And the birth rate drops once again. 864,000, down 5.9% from the year before. For a net loss in population of about 500K.

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The issue mostly is that the population is aged. Lots of elderly people with fewer young people to contribute to the workforce.
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