Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Japan Records 20,703 Welfare Applications in August


(MENAFN) Japan recorded 20,703 welfare applications in August, marking a 3.1% decline from the same month last year, according to data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Although the figure fell year-on-year, it still represented the third-highest August total in the past decade, underscoring the continued financial pressures facing low-income families amid persistent inflation.

The report showed that 16,723 new households were approved for welfare benefits in August, a 7.3% drop compared with a year earlier. The total number of households receiving welfare stood at 1,645,123, reflecting a 0.4% decrease.

The ministry stated it will keep a close watch on welfare trends and work to deliver timely support to those requiring assistance.

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