Government Survey Indicates 4.5 Percent in Japan Constantly Feel Lonely [Podcast Episode]

By Barrier Free Japan

April 16 2026

TOKYO – A Japanese government survey in 2025 published on Tuesday 14th April showed that 4.5 pct of respondents in the country often or constantly feel lonely, up 0.2 percentage point from the previous year. The share of people who often or constantly feel lonely was higher in their 30s to 50s. The survey, conducted by the Cabinet Office in December, found that 13.7 pct said they sometimes feel lonely and 19.5 pct said they have lonely feelings once in a while.

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Government Survey Indicates 4.5 Percent in Japan Constantly Feel Lonely