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Japan population to shrink by one-third by 2060

Japan Population

Japan's rapid aging means the national population of 128 million will shrink by one-third by 2060 and seniors will account for 40 percent of people, placing a greater burden on the shrinking work force population to support the social security and tax systems.

 

Crowded, stretched world awaits 7 billionth baby

The world's 7 billionth person will be born into a population more aware than ever of the challenges of sustaining life on a crowded planet but no closer to a consensus about what to do about it.

Senh: Since it's India, it better be a boy and not an "unwanted" girl.

 

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