Demographics

In 2024, Italy’s fertility rate dropped to a historic low of just 1.18 children per woman.

The Baby Boom generation is set to surpass the age of 75.

To address the shortage of young workers, Japan is raising its retirement age.

Home to 32 million people, it represents one of the most extreme urban developments in human history.

According to Japanese researchers, demographic extinction will be slow but inevitable in many world regions unless we change course.

The number of people who die alone and go undiscovered for weeks or even months is on the rise. This has prompted a growing industry devoted to clearing out their properties.

A district in Busan attempted to play matchmaker, but things didn’t go as planned.

The emergence of new “Chinatowns” in Japan signifies a historical shift in the country’s social composition.

A new study suggests that censuses may have left between 1 and 3 billion people unaccounted for, particularly in rural areas.

As Chinese migration continues to rise, the interaction between the two cultures deepens. This marks a new era of integration with Japan.

Japanese restaurants have come up with a potential solution to address its demographic crisis, which also impacts its workforce. Specifically, they plan to use robots to automate the service sector.

Japan has struggled with centralization for years, but in 2025, officials announced measures to combat it.