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In Japan, 70 ________?

1) percent of the population is over 65 years old
2) percent of the population is under 18 years old
3) percent of the population lives in urban areas
4) percent of the population is unemployed

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Final answer:

In Japan, 70 percent of the population lives in urban areas. The other options are not supported by the provided demographic statistics for Japan. This reflects a global urbanization trend also observed in high-income countries.

Step-by-step explanation:

In response to the question about Japan's demographic statistics: 70 percent of the population lives in urban areas. The other options provided in the question are incorrect based on the available data.

The Age Structure in Japan indicates that 27.87 percent of the population is 65 years and over, which refutes the first option.

Regarding the second option, 12.84 percent of the population is 0-14 years old, indicating that it is not correct either. The fourth option is inaccurate as Japan does not have a 70 percent unemployment rate; it is known for its low unemployment rates generally.

The urbanization rate is indeed high in Japan, reflecting a global trend where many countries are experiencing significant urban population growth. In comparison, the U.S. statistics show that in 2010 there were about 80,000 centenarians and the elderly population is continuously growing, signifying an increase in life expectancy and age-related demographic shifts, a trend also seen in Japan.

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