The number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance system in Japan reached around 35.3 million in 2019, a continuous increase from around 29 million people in 2008. Primary insured people in the long-term care insurance system are aged 65 and older. Every citizen over 40 years old in Japan is required to get long-term care insurance. About 80 to 90 percent of costs for nursing care or support service for daily activities are covered by the insurance.
Number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in Japan from 2010 to 2019
(in millions)
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MHLW (Japan). (October 23, 2020). Number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in Japan from 2010 to 2019 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 06, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/745019/japan-number-primary-insured-persons-for-long-term-care/
MHLW (Japan). "Number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in Japan from 2010 to 2019 (in millions)." Chart. October 23, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 06, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/745019/japan-number-primary-insured-persons-for-long-term-care/
MHLW (Japan). (2020). Number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in Japan from 2010 to 2019 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 06, 2021. https://www.statista.com/statistics/745019/japan-number-primary-insured-persons-for-long-term-care/
MHLW (Japan). "Number of Primary Insured People in The Long-term Care Insurance (Ltci) System in Japan from 2010 to 2019 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/745019/japan-number-primary-insured-persons-for-long-term-care/
MHLW (Japan), Number of primary insured people in the long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in Japan from 2010 to 2019 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/745019/japan-number-primary-insured-persons-for-long-term-care/ (last visited December 06, 2021)
