In a survey conducted among married women in Japan in July 2022, over 62 percent of respondents claimed to be the person in charge of planning the household budget. In contrast, only around 23 percent of surveyed women stated they made budget decisions together with their spouses.
Person responsible for household budget plans among married couples in Japan as of July 2022
Original question: "Between you and your spouse, which of you decides on the following?"
Respondents were asked to select between "wife", "wife if anything", "together as a couple", "husband if anything" and "husband".
Questionnaires were distributed to respondents during individual visits and, in exceptional cases, mailed to absent households. Completed questionnaires were collected in person or submitted by mail or via the online survey system of the government.
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National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. (August 22, 2023). Person responsible for household budget plans among married couples in Japan as of July 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085711/japan-budget-planning-decision-maker-married-couple/
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