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Japan's centenarian surge strains pension system and care workforce

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Japan is facing significant fiscal challenges due to its rapidly aging population, with over 100,000 residents now exceeding the age of 100. This demographic shift, coupled with low fertility rates, is placing immense strain on the country's pension and healthcare systems. The government is projecting a substantial need for elder care workers and is considering increased foreign recruitment to address the growing workforce deficit. AI

RANK_REASON Significant demographic shift impacting national policy and economy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Japan's centenarian surge strains pension system and care workforce

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Dave Lozo, Morning Brew ·

    Japan has a problematic age gap: 100,000-plus residents are over 100 and the pension system is buckling

    When paired with Japan’s record-low fertility rates, the number of centenarians is creating a host of fiscal problems.

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