Chinanews, November 30, according to comprehensive Japanese media reports, on the 30th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan released the final value of the 2020 national census.
The survey showed that the population over 65 in Japan accounted for 28.6% of the total population, setting a new record.
The survey also pointed out that, including foreigners, the total population of Japan is approximately 126 million, which has decreased in two consecutive surveys.
On November 23, local time, Tokyo, Japan, was full of autumn colors, and people took pictures and walked outdoors.
According to the report, Japan’s national census shows that as of October 1, 2020, the total population of Japan, including foreigners, is approximately 126 million, a decrease of approximately 949,000 compared with the 2015 survey, and it has decreased twice in a row.
While Japan’s population is declining, the number of foreigners in Japan reached approximately 2.75 million, an increase of more than 830,000 over 2015, which is also a record high.
In addition, due to the increase in the number of living alone, the number of Japanese households increased to 55.705 million, setting a new record.
Among them, households consisting of only one person accounted for 38% of the total.
The report pointed out that this phenomenon may lead to social problems, such as lonely death in elderly families.
According to the report, the National Survey of Japan is held every 5 years, and the subjects of the survey are all people living in Japan and their families.
Due to the expansion of academic qualifications and other issues, the 2020 survey is a 10-year "large-scale survey."
Affected by the new crown epidemic, nearly 40% of this survey was answered online.