Employment Rate in Japan decreased to 61.90 percent in January from 62.40 percent in December of 2025. Employment Rate in Japan averaged 60.28 percent from 1972 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 65.40 percent in October of 1973 and a record low of 55.90 percent in January of 2012. source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 61.90 62.40 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.50 63.90 percent Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.60 percent Jan 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 4.30 2.70 percent Jan 2026


Japan Employment Rate
In Japan, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
61.90 62.40 65.40 55.90 1972 - 2026 percent Monthly
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