Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - Economic Reports

Overview of the 2024 (Reiwa 6) Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions - Single-person households reached 18.995 million, accounting for 34.6% of all households, both the number and percentage hitting record highs. Approximately 60% of households still perceive their living conditions as "difficult"

This article reports on the results of the 2024 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, revealing the latest trends in Japan's household stru...