Japan will desperately need technology (exoskeletons and life extension rejuvenation) to maintain vigor and independence for a vast amount of elderly people.
The population of people over the age of 65 will be 47% of the population of people who are 15-65 (working age) by 2017.
The Japanese Health Ministry estimates the nation's total population will fall by 25% from 127.8 million in 2005, to 95.2 million by 2050. Japan's elderly population, aged 65 or older, comprised 20% of the nation's population in June 2006, a percentage that is forecast to increase to 38% by 2055.
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A Star Trek episode called the Deadly Years was when Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty and one expendable character age rapidly
By 2055, Japan will have about one person of current working age (15-65) for every person either over 65 or under 15.
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The population of people over the age of 65 will be 47% of the population of people who are 15-65 (working age) by 2017.
The Japanese Health Ministry estimates the nation's total population will fall by 25% from 127.8 million in 2005, to 95.2 million by 2050. Japan's elderly population, aged 65 or older, comprised 20% of the nation's population in June 2006, a percentage that is forecast to increase to 38% by 2055.
By 2055, Japan will have about one person of current working age (15-65) for every person either over 65 or under 15.
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