Japan sees rising workforce despite falling birthrate
Japan is experiencing a unique demographic trend: despite a significant decline in birthrates, the number of working individuals continues to increase. This is because more job positions are being filled by pensioners rather than young people, whose numbers are rapidly diminishing.
Charts indicate a growth in the labour force from 2010 to 2025 despite overall population decline. Legislative reforms in Japan encourage employment among older adults, including mandates to secure employment up to age 65. These measures help offset the impact of low birthrates and an ageing society.
Going forward, Japan may serve as a model of how to adapt to demographic challenges by actively involving older individuals in the workforce, which impacts the country’s economy and social systems.
