Labor Force Participation Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 63.50 percent in February 2026. Labor Force Participation Rate in Japan averaged 63.69 percent from 1953 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 74.00 percent in June of 1955 and a record low of 58.50 percent in December of 2012. source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 61.90 61.90 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 63.50 63.50 percent Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Feb 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 3.80 4.30 percent Feb 2026


Japan Labor Force Participation Rate
The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
63.50 63.50 74.00 58.50 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly
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