Most countries use immigration to mitigate this problem. For example, Canada has been unable to naturally replenish their population since 1972. Now they have o

Most countries use immigration to mitigate this problem. For example, Canada has been unable to naturally replenish their population since 1972. Now they have one of the highest immigration rates in the developed world. Japan as a whole is too xenophobic and racist. They would use robotics & AI rather than allow foreigners to settle and assimilate on a mass scale unlike nearly every developed Western country. South Korea has a similar problem, but I’m less familiar with it As for the reason for Canada’s birth rate woes since 1972, it was not socioeconomic (it’s likely due to declining male fertility). Abortion was only legalized in 1988 in Canada. Housing was affordable during that time and its economy was strong during the long period of consecutive population declines. Of course, like many countries a large portion of Canada’s population, including liberals, are now against immigration due to a combination of housing woes and a healthcare system in turmoil. Unfortunately, Canada has no choice unless they want to see their economy further crater and not have the working adult population to pay for socialized programs such as healthcare. According to statscan, Canada’s NIST, even if they drastically increase immigration; it will only slow down the age population bomb and not prevent it i.e. Retired elderly will still eventually outnumber both working adults and children one day too soon. The speed will likely accelerate due to the Canadian public’s growing distaste for immigration.