Overview

• Japan's elderly population has reached an all-time high of 36.25 million, making up 29.3% of the total population.
• The number of centenarians in Japan has surpassed 95,000 for the first time, with women making up the majority.
• Japan's birth rate continues to decline, with only 350,074 births recorded in the first half of 2024, the lowest since 1969.
• The workforce participation of elderly individuals is increasing, with 9.14 million people aged 65 and older still employed.
• Japan's overall population has been shrinking for 15 consecutive years, with projections indicating severe demographic challenges ahead.