Finding a Way Out Through Creative Demand, II

Japan is faced with a society that is aging at a rate that is unprecedented in any country. In 2006, people aged 65 and over represented about 21 % of Japan’s population, while they are expected to account for 30 % in 2025 and 40 % in 2050 (Cabinet Office Japan 2010). The populations of China and India are expected to reach their peaks in the mid-2030s and by the end of 2050, respectively. That is, all countries will face aging societies by 2050.