Japan's Population Decline: Municipalities at Risk of Disappearing

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What is the projected consequence of a chronically low birthrate in Japan?

  • A significant increase in the elderly population
  • The disappearance of over 40% of municipalities (correct)
  • A rapid growth in population
  • An influx of immigrants from neighboring countries

What is the core childbearing age group considered by the Population Strategy Council?

  • Women age 30 to 45
  • Women age 15 to 25
  • Women age 20 to 39 (correct)
  • Women age 25 to 40

How many local municipalities are considered to be at risk of disappearing?

  • Exactly 744 (correct)
  • Around 700
  • Over 1,000
  • Less than 500

What is the time period during which the population of women is projected to be reduced by half?

<p>Between 2020 and 2050 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the private group of experts that conducted the study?

<p>Population Strategy Council (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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