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World power could disappear from the world within a few years, according to a shocking prediction
An alarming report warns of an uncertain future for a key nation in the global economy, leaving the world in suspense.
Japan , a country known for its innovation and strong economy, could face an alarming future, according to a recent prediction.
Hiroshi Yoshida, an expert on aging at Tohoku University, has warned that by January 5, 2720, Japan ‘s child population could be reduced to just one child, reflecting a demographic crisis that appears irreversible.
This grim forecast follows a significant 2.3% decline in the child population recorded in April 2024. This decline is not an isolated event, but the result of decades of socioeconomic and cultural factors that have shaped the country’s population structure .
The main causes include economic difficulties , high costs of living, long working hours and a change in priorities among younger generations, who choose to postpone or avoid starting families.
The seriousness of the problem
Yoshida stressed that Japan ‘s demographic crisis is not only affecting children, but has profound implications for society as a whole.
With an ageing and constantly declining population , the country faces challenges in areas such as the economy, the sustainability of the pension system and the maintenance of its workforce.
Latest data
Japan ‘s population shrank by 595,000 people in 2023, its 13th consecutive year of decline, to 124,352,000 as of October 1 of that year, for the first time below the 125 million barrier.
The number of Japanese nationals fell by 837,000 to 121,193,000, according to a demographic survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications , the biggest drop since comparable data began being collected in 1950.
According to the agency under the Ministry of Health , the average number of people per household will fall below two by 2033 (1.99, specifically) and it is estimated that by 2050, 44.3% of Japanese households will consist of only one person. The corresponding figure for 2020 was 38%.
