Part Time Employment in Japan increased to 7867 Thousand in May from 7859 Thousand in April of 2026. Part Time Employment in Japan averaged 5374.84 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7981.00 Thousand in February of 2026 and a record low of 1988.00 Thousand in February of 1990. source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan



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Full Time Employment 23766.00 23692.00 Thousand May 2026
Job Vacancies 786.00 802.00 Thousand May 2026
Jobs/applications ratio 1.17 1.18 May 2026
Minimum Wages 1064.00 1121.00 JPY/Hour Oct 2026
Overtime Pay YoY 2.90 4.80 percent May 2026
Part Time Employment 7867.00 7859.00 Thousand May 2026
Real Earnings Including Bonuses 1.40 2.00 Percent May 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Average Cash Earnings YoY 3.20 3.60 percent May 2026
Wages 349464.00 352253.00 JPY/Month May 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 332815.00 336689.00 JPY/Month May 2026


Japan Part Time Employment
Part Time Employment in Japan refers to the total number of part time employees in companies with more than 30 workers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7867.00 7859.00 7981.00 1988.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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