Japan. So successful was the Japanese 'welfare superpower' that by the 1970s life expectancy in Japan had become the longest in the world. But that, combined with a falling birth rate, has produced the world's oldest society, with more than 21 per cent of the population already over the age of 65.
Japan's welfare system achieved remarkable success, leading to the longest life expectancy globally by the 1970s. This achievement is attributed to the robust healthcare and social services that supported the population's well-being.
However, this increase in life expectancy, coupled with a declining birth rate, has resulted in Japan having the oldest population in the world, with over 21 percent of its citizens aged 65 and older. This demographic shift presents unique...
