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Sociology

The Demography of Population Aging and the Strain on Pension Systems

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In Japan, the share of people aged 65 and over has quadrupled since 1950, and by 2060 nearly 40% of its population will be elderly—forcing the government to raise the retirement age and consider radical pension reforms.

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Populations around the world are getting older, and the system that funds retirement for millions is showing cracks. Why does an aging population threaten the pensions your grandparents depend on?