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Sociology

Population Aging and Its Effect on Intergenerational Transfers and Family Obligations

Quick fact

Japan is one of the world's most aged societies: in 2023, over 29% of its population was 65 or older, meaning that for every retiree, there are barely two working-age adults to support them—putting unprecedented pressure on public pensions and family caregiving.

Why this is interesting

As societies get older, who will care for the growing number of elderly? And what happens when there simply aren't enough younger people to do it?