The number of My Number Cards issued in the last year increased to 11.85 million, which is almost four times the number of the previous year, but the penetration rate is only one-fourth, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is further promoting the application for issuance. It is a policy to put effort into it.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of My Number cards issued last year was about 11.85 million, nearly four times the number of the previous year, and the highest number since the issuance began five years ago.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications believes that the uniform payment of 100,000 yen in cash following the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the point redemption system "Mina Points" have led to a significant increase in cards.
However, the penetration rate of cards is only 24.6%, and by municipality, ▽ Awashimaura Village in Niigata Prefecture is 73.2%, ▽ Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture is 52.7%, etc., which exceeds 50%, while the penetration rate is 2 There are many local governments that are less than a percentage.
The government has set a goal of making the card available to almost all citizens by the end of 2022, and Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda said at a press conference, "We will further strengthen our efforts to promote grant applications. , I want to accelerate the spread of cards. "