Japan's population in 1980 was 116.8 million. 126.3 million in 2020. That's an 8% increase.
The USA experienced nearly a 50% increase over that same period.
Meanwhile, Japan's GDP went from 1.105 trillion to 5.04 trillion, all while reporting greater well-being among the population.
It's a myth.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/263596/gross-domestic-pr...
Japan's population in 1980 was 116.8 million. 126.3 million in 2020. That's an 8% increase.
The USA experienced nearly a 50% increase over that same period.
Meanwhile, Japan's GDP went from 1.105 trillion to 5.04 trillion, all while reporting greater well-being among the population.
It's a myth.