The government survey of "worry about losing freedom" shows that 1/4 of the unmarried people over 30 years old in Japan are unwilling to get married

According to a report by Kyodo News Agency on June 14, a survey by the Japanese government showed that one -quarter of unmarried singles over 30 years of age expressed their reluctance to get married because they were worried that they lost their freedom and followed. Housework and economic burden.

A white paper released by the Japanese government quoted a related survey of marriage and income. The data results showed that the number of marriage registrations in Japan fell to about 514,000 in 2021, the lowest record after World War II.

Note that the form of Japanese families is also changing from the previous single traditional marriage model to diversified unmarried, divorced, or factual marriage, etc., and the Japanese government calls for adjusting the tax credits or other measures for spouses. family.

Photo source: screenshot of Kyodo News Agency in Japan

This survey was conducted conducted by respondents between 20,000 to January last year from 20,000 to 60 years old. The data showed that among unmarried singles over 30 years old, 26.5%of men and 25.4%of women in the age of 30 want to maintain Single, that is, a quarter of people do not have a plan to get married, and 19.3%among single people over 20 years old and 14.0%of women give this answer. The main reason for these two ages to not get married is "hope free."

It is reported that the interviewed women said they did not want to bear housework, parenting and burden, and to resist the surname change procedure involved in marriage. Most men consider lack of economic ability and instability of work.

It is reported that another government white paper states that due to the new crown pneumonia's epidemic, Japan's birth rate is still declining, and unmarried and late marriage will also be even more common. The new low value, the decline speed is higher than the estimated level in 2017. The white paper calls on the Japanese government to take specific measures as soon as possible to cope with young childization, including creating a stable environment for young people to get married and have a stable environment, and help informal employees find stable jobs.

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