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Analyzing Japan's Spatial Dynamics: Demographics, Economy, and Geography

This report by Kayo Murakami from Waseda University delves into the spatiality, economics, and demographics of Japan. With an area of 377,873 km², Japan consists of four major islands and a vast coastline of 29,751 km. The population density stands at 327 people/km², with urban dwellers comprising 77% as of the year 2000. The document highlights key demographics, including an aging population, life expectancy of 81 years (2005), and a low fertility rate of 1.39 children per woman. It also addresses critical economic issues, including the concentration in Tokyo and a declining workforce.

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Analyzing Japan's Spatial Dynamics: Demographics, Economy, and Geography

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  1. Japan in Context (1) Spatiality, Economics & Demographics Kayo Murakami RISE, Waseda University kayo@suou.waseda.jp

  2. Japan in Asia Japan North Korea Korea China

  3. Rivers&Lakes 3.5% Roads 3.3% Others 3.9% ●Tokyo Housings 4.7% Farm Land 13.2% Forest 66.4% Geography • Area: 377,873 km2 • 4 major islands and 4,000 smaller islands • Coastline: 29,751km Hokkaido Honsyu Kyusyu Shikoku

  4. Regions

  5. ↓Peak at 2005 Demography: Population Change 126,697,282 (2000 Census) Population density: 327 / km2 Urban Population: 77% 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000

  6. Demography: Age Structure (2000) • Life Expectancy at Birth (2005) • 81.15 year-old • (Male: 77.86, Female: 84.61) • Total Fertility Rate (2005) • 1.39 Children born / woman Male Female

  7. Demography: Age Structural Change 1930 2000 2050 Estimated male female Source: National Institute of Population and Social Security Research

  8. 2004 Gross Domestic Expenditure (=GDP) : 532 trillion Yen (Source: Cabinet Office) Economy: GDP Gross Domestic Product (at current prices converted into UD$)

  9. Economy: Industrial Structure Employed Persons by Industry (2004) source: Statistics Bureau, MIC GDP by Industry (2003) source: Cabinet Office

  10. Economic Trend (1) Shares of Business Establishments and Persons Employed by Scale of Operation (2004)

  11. Economic Trend (2) Percentage of Non-regular Staff by Age Group source: Statistic Bureau, MIC Form of Employment by Sex and Age (2004) source: Statistic Bureau, MIC

  12. Critical issues • Territorial • Concentration in Tokyo, declining regions • Demographic • ageing: longer life expectancy • declining workforce: high youth unemployment rate (NEET 520K in 2003) • depopulation: low birthrate

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