Wikilatief - Low birth rates are a big problem facing Japan today
Yes, one of the problems facing developed countries such as Japan is the low birth rate. On the other hand, the number of elderly (unproductive people) continues to increase. |
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The Japanese government is serious about increasing the birth rate of babies in the country. The proof is the government plans to allocate 2 billion yen or around Rp271 billion for the program.
Birth Rate Trends in Japan
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| Total Fertility Rate of Japan 1800-2020 (source : statists.com) |
After that point, the fertility rate tends to continue to decline until now at 1.37 per woman. The total fertility rate is the average size of children expected to be born to one woman. According to the data, the number of births in 2012 was only 865,000. The latest data as of October 2020, the number of births is 845,000.
What is the impact if the birth rate in Japan continues to decline?
According to the researchers, if the birth rate continues to decline, then Japan could lose 30% of their population by 2060. The UN estimates Japan's population will be only around 28 million by 2065.
In general:
- The decrease in the birth rate will reduce the number of workers in the future, and the number of elderly will increase.
- Reduced labor would weaken national power, so that state revenues are reduced. However, on the other hand, the Government must bear the cost of pensions and care for the elderly. This is a great future loss.
- Closure of public places in Japan. Many students have had to move because their schools are closing due to a decrease in the number of students applying. This is because no children are born.
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