35% of Young Singles Don’t Want to Marry
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Children and Families Agency survey showed on Monday that 35% of unmarried young people in Japan have no wish to marry.
A recent survey conducted by the Children and Families Agency in Japan has revealed that 35% of unmarried young people between the ages of 15 to 39 do not wish to marry. The interim results, based on responses from approximately 43,500 unmarried individuals, indicate that many of these young people are prioritizing other aspects of their lives over marriage.
Out of the respondents who chose not to marry, 9.5% expressed a desire to get married immediately, while 10.3% and 7.7% respectively indicated they would marry within two to three years or within five years. The survey also inquired about what young people prioritize more than marriage, allowing them to choose multiple answers. Over half of the respondents prioritized leisure and hobbies, followed by health and emotional well-being, and a stable income.
The comprehensive survey was conducted online, reaching around 100,000 individuals in this age group from May to August. A total of 68,000 valid responses were collected for analysis. The agency plans to release the final results by the end of the current fiscal year, with the data being analyzed to identify trends by age and region.
These insights will then be utilized to inform policy measures aimed at supporting young people in Japan.
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