Employment rate Japan 1973-2023, by gender

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 30, 2024

In 2023, around 69.5 percent of the male population aged 15 years and older in Japan were employed, while 53.6 percent of the female population were in employment. Accordingly, the female employment rate reached a record high.

Employment rate in Japan from 1973 to 2023, by gender

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Release date

January 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

1973 to 2023

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

*Figures are based on the results of supplementary-estimated figures (persons: 2015-census base, rates: 2005-census base). 2011 yearly average results for the whole of Japan were missing due to the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The employment rate refers to the percentage of people who are employed among the total population aged 15 years and older.

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