One in 10 Japanese older than 80

One in 10 Japanese older than 80 – govt data

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 19, 2023 12:30 am

TOKYO: More than 10 percent of Japanese people have crossed 80 years or older for the first time, new official data showed, as the East Asian country faces a rapidly graying population.

Government data released on Sunday, ahead of Monday's 'Respect for Aged Day' national holiday, also showed that the share of Japan's population at 65 or older expanded to a record 29.1 percent from 29 percent a year ago.

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