declining birth rate and aging population
A demographic term describing the simultaneous trends of fewer children being born and a growing elderly population. Commonly used in social, economic, and policy contexts.
日本は少子高齢化が急速に進んでいる。
Japan is rapidly experiencing a declining birth rate and an aging population.
少子高齢化対策として、子育て支援が拡充された。
Child-rearing support has been expanded as a measure against the declining birth rate and aging population.
In Japan, the declining birth rate and aging population are progressing rapidly.
The government announced policies to deal with the declining birthrate and aging population.
Child-rearing support was strengthened as a measure against the declining birthrate and aging population.
In a society with a declining birthrate and aging population, labor shortages become a problem.