Expansion of the Market for Products and Services Related to an Aging Society and Information Needs
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- FY2026Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over was approximately 36.22 million as of October 2025 (Note 2), and the aging rate, already at 29%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The reference date for the elderly population has been updated to October 2025, and the population is stated as approximately 36.22 million. The aging rate of 29% and the outlook for approximately 35% in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2026-H1Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over was approximately 36.19 million as of April 2025 (Note 2), and the aging rate, already at 29%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The reference date for the elderly population has been updated from October 2024 to April 2025, and the population is stated as approximately 36.19 million. The aging rate of 29% and the outlook for approximately 35% in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2025Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over was approximately 36.24 million as of October 2024, and the aging rate, already at 29%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to approximately 55% by 2040.」
The elderly population has been updated to approximately 36.24 million and the aging rate to 29%, with the outlooks for an aging rate of approximately 35% and a working-age population share close to 55% in 2040 stated. Data on social issues, including the future number of healthcare and care workers required, social security costs of close to ¥190 trillion, and a ratio of 1.6 working-age people per elderly person, have also been added. - FY2025-H1Market data updatedAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached approximately 36.23 million as of April 2024 (Note 3). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The elderly population has been updated from approximately 36.22 million as of October 2023 to approximately 36.23 million as of April 2024. The outlooks for an aging rate of approximately 35% and the elderly population in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2024Market data updatedAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached approximately 36.22 million as of October 2023 (Note 3). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The reference date for the elderly population has been updated from July 2023 to October 2023. The population is approximately 36.22 million, and the outlook for an aging rate of approximately 35% in 2040 remains unchanged. - FY2024-Q3Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached approximately 36.22 million as of July 2023 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The elderly population has been updated from approximately 36.19 million as of April 2023 to approximately 36.22 million as of July 2023. The outlooks for the aging rate and working-age population share in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2024-Q2Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「Japan is entering an unprecedented era in which rapid population aging and declining birthrates are occurring alongside population decline. The population aged 65 and over reached approximately 36.19 million as of April 2023 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to approximately 55% by 2040 (Note 2).」
The elderly population has been updated from approximately 36.17 million as of January 2023 to approximately 36.19 million as of April 2023. The outlooks for an aging rate of approximately 35% and a working-age population share close to 55% in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2024-Q1Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached approximately 36.17 million as of January 2023 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to be approximately 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to approximately 55% by 2040 (Note 2).」
The reference date for the elderly population has been updated to January 2023, and the outlook is stated as approximately 35% for the aging rate and close to 55% for the share of the working-age population in 2040. The projected figure has been updated from the previous statement of close to 50% for the share of the working-age population in 2040. - FY2023Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached 36.24 million as of October 2022 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The reference date and population have been updated to 36.24 million as of October 2022, while the outlook for the aging rate in 2040 remains unchanged. - FY2023-Q3Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached 36.25 million as of July 2022 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The elderly population has been updated from 36.23 million as of April 2022 to 36.25 million as of July 2022. The outlooks for the aging rate, elderly population and share of the working-age population in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2023-Q2Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached 36.23 million as of April 2022 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The elderly population has been updated from 36.21 million as of January 2022 to 36.23 million as of April 2022. The outlooks for the aging rate and elderly population in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2023-Q1Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「The population aged 65 and over reached 36.21 million as of January 2022 (Note 1). The aging rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% by 2040, when the elderly population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The elderly population has been updated from 36.19 million as of August 2021 to 36.21 million as of January 2022. The outlooks for the aging rate and the share of the working-age population in 2040 remain unchanged. - FY2022-Q3Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「Japan’s population aged 65 and over reached 36.19 million as of August 2021 (Note 1). The ageing rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% in 2040, when the older population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the total population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to nearly 50% in 2040 (Note 2).」
The older population has been updated from 36.17 million in 2020 to 36.19 million as of August 2021. The outlook for the 2040 ageing rate and working-age population ratio continues to be stated. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Japan’s population aged 65 and over reached 36.17 million in 2020 (Note 1). The ageing rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% in 2040, when the older population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the total population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to nearly 50% in 2040 (Note 2).」
The future outlook for the older population, ageing rate and working-age population continues to be stated as the basis for business opportunities and social issues in an ageing society. - FY2022-Q1Market and social-issues data updateAnnual report
「Japan’s population aged 65 and over reached 36.17 million in 2020 (Note 1). The ageing rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% in 2040, when the older population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak. Meanwhile, the working-age population aged 15 to 64, which forms the core of economic activity, continues to decline, and its share of the total population is projected to fall from 68% in 2000 to nearly 50% in 2040 (Note 2).」
In addition to the older population and ageing rate, the outlook through 2040 for the share of the working-age population is presented. Data on supply-demand gaps among medical-care and nursing-care professionals, social-security expenses of ¥170 trillion and the number of older people per working-age person have also been added. - FY2021Market data updatedAnnual report
「Japan’s population aged 65 and over reached 36.17 million in 2020. The ageing rate, already above 25%, is expected to exceed 35% in 2040, when the older population is expected to exceed 39 million and approach its peak.」
The older population and ageing rate for 2020 have been updated, and the outlook through 2040 for the older population and ageing rate, as well as the expected decline in the working-age population, is described in greater detail. - FY2021-Q3Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 36.13 million as of 1 August 2020, representing 28.7% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, exceeding ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 36.13 million and 28.7% as of 1 August 2020, and nursing-care and medical expenses are stated as ¥10 trillion and more than ¥43 trillion, respectively. The description of medical expenses of $1 trillion in Asia-Oceania continues. - FY2021-Q2Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 36.05 million as of 1 April 2020, representing 28.6% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 36.05 million and 28.6%, respectively. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses of ¥10 trillion, medical expenses of ¥43 trillion and medical expenses of $1 trillion in Asia-Oceania continue. - FY2021-Q1Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.93 million as of 1 January 2020, representing 28.5% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.93 million and 28.5%, respectively. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses of ¥10 trillion, medical expenses of ¥43 trillion and medical expenses of $1 trillion in Asia-Oceania continue. - FY2020Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.91 million as of 1 November 2019, representing 28.5% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively.」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.91 million and 28.5%, respectively, while the descriptions of nursing-care expenses of ¥10 trillion and medical expenses of ¥43 trillion continue. - FY2020-Q3Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.83 million as of 1 August 2019, representing 28.4% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.83 million and 28.4%, respectively. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses of ¥10 trillion, medical expenses of ¥43 trillion and medical expenses of $1 trillion in Asia-Oceania continue. - FY2020-Q2Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.75 million as of 1 April 2019, representing 28.3% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥43 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.75 million and 28.3%, respectively, and medical expenses have been updated to ¥43 trillion. The description of medical expenses of $1 trillion in Asia-Oceania continues. - FY2020-Q1Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.62 million as of 1 January 2019, representing 28.2% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥11 trillion and ¥42 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.62 million and 28.2%, respectively, and nursing-care and medical expenses have been updated from ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion to ¥11 trillion and ¥42 trillion. Medical expenses in Asia-Oceania are stated as $1 trillion. - FY2019-Q3Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.51 million as of 1 August 2018, representing 28.1% of the total population, the highest level in the world.」
The reference date and figures for the older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.51 million and 28.1%, respectively. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses, medical expenses and medical expenses in Asia-Oceania remain unchanged. - FY2019-Q2Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.38 million as of 1 April 2018, representing 28.0% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at more than $1 trillion (Note 2).」
The older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.38 million and 28.0%, respectively, while the description of the expanding nursing-care, medical and healthcare markets continues. - FY2019-Q1Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.23 million as of 1 January 2018, representing 27.8% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at more than $1 trillion (Note 2). As markets related to an ageing society continue to expand each year, the volume of information on medical care and nursing care has increased dramatically, while the information has become more diverse and complex. Accordingly, the need for appropriate dissemination and receipt of information continues to grow, and the Group recognises that this will create substantial business opportunities.」
Japan’s older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.23 million and 27.8%, respectively, and the growing volume of information and need for its appropriate dissemination and receipt continue to be described as business opportunities. - FY2018Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 35.15 million as of 1 October 2017, representing 27.7% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively (Note 1). In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses exceeding twice Japan’s at more than $1 trillion (Note 2).」
Japan’s older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 35.15 million and 27.7%, respectively, and medical expenses in Asia-Oceania have been updated from ¥112 trillion and ¥114 trillion to more than $1 trillion. The Group also forecasts that the information infrastructure market it targets will be at least ¥3.2 trillion in 2025. - FY2018-Q2Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 34.89 million as of 1 April 2017, representing 27.5% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively. (Note 1) In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses reaching ¥114 trillion (Note 2), more than twice the size of Japan’s.」
The reference date and figures for the older population and its share of the total population have been updated. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses, medical expenses and medical expenses in Asia-Oceania remain unchanged. - FY2018-Q1Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 34.69 million as of 1 January 2017, representing 27.4% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively. (Note 1) In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses reaching ¥114 trillion (Note 2), more than twice the size of Japan’s.」
Japan’s older population and its share of the total population have been updated to approximately 34.69 million and 27.4%, respectively, as of 1 January 2017. Medical expenses in Asia-Oceania have also been updated from ¥112 trillion to ¥114 trillion. - FY2017-Q3Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 34.43 million as of 1 July 2016, representing 27.1% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively. (Note 1) In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses reaching ¥112 trillion (Note 2), more than twice the size of Japan’s.」
The reference date for Japan’s older population has been updated to 1 July 2016, with approximately 34.43 million people, or 27.1% of the population. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses, medical expenses and medical expenses in Asia-Oceania remain unchanged. - FY2017-Q2Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 34.34 million as of 1 April 2016, representing 27.0% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively. (Note 1) In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses reaching ¥112 trillion (Note 2), more than twice the size of Japan’s.」
The reference date and figures for Japan’s older population and its share of the total population have been updated. The descriptions of nursing-care expenses, medical expenses and medical expenses in Asia-Oceania remain unchanged. - FY2017-Q1Market data updatedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 34.44 million as of 1 January 2016, representing 27.1% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively. (Note 1) In Asia-Oceania, the medical and healthcare markets have expanded rapidly against a backdrop of population growth and economic development, with medical expenses reaching ¥112 trillion (Note 2), more than twice the size of Japan’s.」
The population and share of older people in Japan have been updated, and the expansion of the medical and healthcare markets in Asia-Oceania and medical expenses of ¥112 trillion have been added. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In Japan, the population aged 65 and over stood at approximately 33.92 million as of 1 October 2015, representing 26.7% of the total population, the highest level in the world. As a result, nursing-care and medical expenses have also risen sharply, reaching ¥10 trillion and ¥40 trillion, respectively.」
The expansion of markets related to an ageing society and inadequate collection, organisation and dissemination of information are described as business opportunities.