B.　Change in the Size of Household

　

The recent demographic changes in Japan have been rapid and have made quite considerable effects upon the family size and structure. Obvious changes occur in the average size of household and family in Japan. Table 8 represents trends in average household size for Japan.

　

Table 8.　Trend in the Average Household Size for Japan： 1920-1995

　

Source： Statistics Bureau, Management and Coordination Agency, Population Censuses. Note： Definitional changes have been introduced to the concept of "household" since the 1970 census.

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