Employment Rate in Japan increased to 62.60 percent in April from 61.80 percent in March of 2026. Employment Rate in Japan averaged 60.29 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 62.60 61.80 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 64.40 63.60 percent Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.50 2.70 percent Apr 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 3.60 3.80 percent Apr 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
62.60 61.80 65.40 55.90 1972 - 2026 percent Monthly
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