In 2023, approximately 77 percent of employees aged 65 years and older in Japan were working in non-regular employment. By comparison, only 22.5 percent of employees aged between 25 and 34 were in non-regular jobs. Overall, around 21 million employees were in non-regular employment.
Share of employees working in non-regular employment in Japan from 2003 to 2023, by age group
*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.
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