About 123 million people currently live in Japan. However, Japan’s population could drop below the 100 million mark by 2045! Not only is Japan expected to enter a long period of population decline, but also its inhabitants are aging out of the workforce meaning they are too old to work. How does the decrease and rapid aging of Japan’s population bring challenges for the country? What should they do about it?

 About 123 million people currently live in Japan. However, Japan’s population could drop below the 100 million mark by 2045! Not only is Japan expected to enter a long period of population decline, but also its inhabitants are aging out of the workforce meaning they are too old to work. How does the decrease and rapid aging of Japan’s population bring challenges for the country? What should they do about it?