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According to recent government data, nearly 30% of Japan's total population is 65 or older, a figure that continues to rise annually. This historic demographic trend prompts a critical question: **why does Japan have a rapidly aging population?**
As of 2022, nearly 30% of Japan's population was over 65, the highest proportion globally [1.2.3]. The answer to 'Why is Japan's elderly population so high?' lies in a unique combination of world-leading life expectancy and a persistently low birth rate.
By 2023, nearly 29% of Japan's population was aged 65 or older, the highest proportion in the world. Understanding why does Japan have a high aging population requires a deep look into the powerful combination of a low fertility rate and a consistently high life expectancy.
