As of October 1, 2023, around 28.55 thousand sailors were engaged in coastal shipping in Japan, representing the largest group among seafarers. Over the preceding years, the total number of Japanese sailors decreased slightly.
Number of professional sailors in Japan in 2023, by field of work
(in 1,000s)
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MLIT (Japan). (July 12, 2024). Number of professional sailors in Japan in 2023, by field of work (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200671/japan-professional-sailors-number-by-work-field/
MLIT (Japan). "Number of professional sailors in Japan in 2023, by field of work (in 1,000s) ." Chart. July 12, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200671/japan-professional-sailors-number-by-work-field/
MLIT (Japan). (2024). Number of professional sailors in Japan in 2023, by field of work (in 1,000s) . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200671/japan-professional-sailors-number-by-work-field/
MLIT (Japan). "Number of Professional Sailors in Japan in 2023, by Field of Work (in 1,000s) ." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Jul 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200671/japan-professional-sailors-number-by-work-field/
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