Japan’s elderly population grows to its largest share yet

According to a report by Japan Times… About 36.24 million people — 29.6% of the country’s population — are 65 and older, up 20,000 from a year earlier, government data shows. complete report is on link below. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/21/japan/society/elderly-population-hits-record-high/