Understanding Japan's Population Decline

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According to the United Nations, what is the projected population of Japan by 2038?

Around 122 million people

Around 135 million people

Around 96 million people

Around 109 million people (correct)

What are some of the reasons for the projected decline in Japan's population?

High birth rate and decreasing life expectancy

High birth rate and rapidly aging population

Low birth rate and decreasing life expectancy

Low birth rate and rapidly aging population (correct)

What are some potential implications of a declining population in Japan?

Shrinking workforce and reduced strain on social welfare systems

Growing workforce and reduced strain on social welfare systems

Growing workforce and pressure on social welfare systems

Shrinking workforce and pressure on social welfare systems (correct)

Japan has a rapidly aging ______, with a large proportion of the population over the age of 65.

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A declining population could lead to a shrinking ______, which could have implications for economic growth and productivity.

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To address these challenges, the Japanese government has implemented a range of policies aimed at increasing ______ rates, encouraging immigration, and promoting economic growth.

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Match the following factors with their associated implications on Japan's population:

Low birth rate = Declining population Aging population = Pressure on healthcare and social welfare systems Declining population = Shrinking workforce Increased support for working mothers = Government policy to address population decline Signup and view all the answers

Match the following policies with their intended effects in Japan:

Financial incentives for families with children = Increasing birth rates Relaxed immigration policies = Encouraging immigration Promoting economic growth = Addressing shrinking workforce Increased support for working mothers = Addressing low birth rates Signup and view all the answers

Match the following population numbers with their corresponding years in Japan:

109 million = Projected population by 2038 13% decline = Projected population change over the next 15 years Over the age of 65 = Large proportion of current population Declining for several decades = Birth rate trend Signup and view all the answers

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According to the United Nations, what is the projected population of Japan by 2038?

What are some of the reasons for the projected decline in Japan's population?

What are some potential implications of a declining population in Japan?

Japan has a rapidly aging ______, with a large proportion of the population over the age of 65.

A declining population could lead to a shrinking ______, which could have implications for economic growth and productivity.

To address these challenges, the Japanese government has implemented a range of policies aimed at increasing ______ rates, encouraging immigration, and promoting economic growth.

Match the following factors with their associated implications on Japan's population:

Match the following policies with their intended effects in Japan:

Match the following population numbers with their corresponding years in Japan:

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