Welfare applications across Japan reach 21,832, marking decade-high
Date
12/4/2024 7:24:20 AM
(MENAFN) In September, welfare applications across Japan reached 21,832, marking a 0.9 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare. This is the highest number for September in the past decade, indicating a continued upward trend in welfare demand. The number of applications rose by 188 cases year-on-year, maintaining an increase for the third consecutive month.
The ministry attributed the rise in welfare applications to the economic pressures brought on by rising living costs, which are affecting various aspects of citizens' lives. With the number of applications at a 10-year high for September, the ministry emphasized the need for close monitoring of the situation. The data reflects growing concerns about the financial strain faced by many households in Japan.
While the number of welfare applications increased, the number of households newly receiving welfare benefits in September was 18,482, which represents a decrease of 321 households compared to the previous year. The overall total number of households receiving welfare benefits in September stood at 1,650,802, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 385 households.
Despite the slight reduction in the number of households receiving benefits, the ongoing increase in welfare applications underscores the ongoing challenges faced by many Japanese households due to economic pressures. The situation calls for continued attention and policy responses to address the rising demand for social welfare support.
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