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Japan’s population is ranked 10th largest in the world, yet the country is experiencing a great demographic shift, with current fertility rates registering at an alarming decline.
Rural spaces are particularly affected by the depopulating trend, as in recent decades
large numbers have relocated to urban areas. This rural exodus gives rise to a seri...
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... OECD report addresses the differences between data from the first half of the 20 th century, and those from the 21 st century which leads to dramatic predictions. The The report emphasises how these demographic prospects result from two combining factors: low fertility and higher longevity, causing the population to both age and shrink, as shown in Figure 2 below. The rates vary by area, yet significant changes in both the labour market and settlement patterns are expected all over the country. ...
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Japan’s population is ranked 10th largest in the world, yet the country is experiencing a great demographic shift, with current fertility rates registering at an alarming decline.
Rural spaces are particularly affected by the depopulating trend, as in recent decades
large numbers have relocated to urban areas. This rural exodus gives rise to a seri...
