Japan Population Change Knowledge Data Table
Generation Date: 2026-05-20
Region: JP
Query Source: KG Gap Analyzer
Core Data
| Item | Value | Source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 123 million | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | High |
| Population Aged 65 and Over | 29% | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | High |
| Old-age Dependency Ratio | 51% | National Institute of Population and Social Security Research | High |
| Birth Rate (Total Fertility Rate) | 1.20 | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare | High |
| Number of Deaths | 1.5 million/year | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | High |
| Number of Foreign Residents | 3 million | Immigration Services Agency of Japan | High |
| Number of Elderly Households Living Alone | 7 million households | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Medium |
Key Facts
- Japan is the world's longest-living country, with an average life expectancy of 84 years
- The natural population decline is rapid, decreasing by approximately 500,000 people per year
- The low birth rate problem is serious, with the birth rate remaining consistently low, far below the population replacement level of 2.07
- Labour shortage has become an economic challenge, with companies relaxing restrictions on employing foreigners
- Ageing has led to a significant increase in medical and care needs, with social security expenditure continuing to expand
Sources
- Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- National Institute of Social Security and Population Studies
- Immigration Services Agency
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article has been compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_demographic-changes_v1.md), referencing publicly available official data and industry documents from the JP region. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
Japan: Official Tourism and Trade Statistics
| Category | Indicator | Value (2024/2025) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism | Visitors to Japan (2024) | 36.87 million (record high) | JNTO jnto.go.jp |
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