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Only 17.5% of Japanese Hold Valid Passports

2/21/2025

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By the close of 2024, a mere 17.5% of Japanese citizens possessed valid passports, a stark contrast to other developed nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that 21.64 million passports were active, with 3.82 million issued this year alone. Notably, half of these went to those under 30, while seniors aged 60 and above represented just 13%.

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By the close of 2024, a mere 17.5% of Japanese citizens possessed valid passports, a stark contrast to other developed nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that 21.64 million passports were active, with 3.82 million issued this year alone. Notably, half of these went to those under 30, while seniors aged 60 and above represented just 13%.