Labor Force Participation Rate in Japan decreased to 63.50 percent in January 2026 from 63.90 percent in December 2025. 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 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 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 63.90 74.00 58.50 1953 - 2026 percent Monthly
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