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By examining changes in Japan’s demographic makeup , it can be seen that the current social structure consists of 2.6 persons
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2010 (Actual figures)
Persons 65 and
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Age 75 & older
597(5%)
Age 65–74
892( 7%)
Age 20–64
7,590(61%)
Age 0–19
3,249(26%)
Total population:
123.61 million
Age 75 & older
1,407(11%)
Age 65–74
1,517(12%)
Age 20–64
7,497(59%)
Age 0–19
2,287(18%)
Total population:
128.06 million
Age 75 & older
2,179(18%)
Age 65–74
1,479(12%)
Age 20–64
6,559(54%)
Age 0–19
1,849(15%)
Total population:
120.66 million
Age 75 & older
2,336(27%)
Age 65–74
1,128(13%)
Age 20–64
4,105(47%)
Age 0–19
1,104(13%)
Total population:
86.74 million
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Changes in Japan’s population pyramid (1990–2060). Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare home page (https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/
policy/care-welfare/care-welfare-elderly/dl/ltcisj_e.pdf)
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