Japan’s elderly population continues to grow, reaching a new high in the government’s latest estimate. About 36.24 million people are aged 65 or older, making up 29.6% of Japan’s total population, according to the data reported by both outlets.
The figures indicate the share of older residents remains the largest in the country and continues to rise year to year. One report notes the total number of people aged 65 and older increases by about 20,000 compared with the previous year. Both outlets also describe the 29.6% figure as a record for Japan, underscoring that the proportion of older people is climbing.
While the coverage is brief and focused on the same statistics, the outlets emphasize slightly different phrasing: one highlights the growth to Japan’s largest share yet, while the other frames the change as the elderly share reaching 29% and stresses that it is the highest among countries.
