Caregiving for a hundred million people https://stories.sompo-hd.com/en/business-innovation/caregiving-for-100-million/ Impact of a low birthrate and aging society According to the country’s Statistics Bureau, Japan’s population numbered just a little over 123 million in January 2025. But by 2070, the population could decline to as few as 90 million, with 39% of the population being 65 years or older, creating a critical imbalance between demand for elder care and the available supply. At the same time, the nation faces three concerns of health, nursing care, and retirement finances as a result of the shifting demographics, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions. I myself am also juggling caregiving for three parents—my own and my wife’s—while working full-time, so as a working caregiver, I feel this is not someone else’s issue but a challenge that anyone could face. In Japan, there is a nearly 10-year gap between average life expectancy and healthy life exp...
