As of May 2023, 1,178 thousand special needs education schools were in operation in Japan, with 1,118 being local government established facilities. With education reforms in the early 2000s, the education of students with special needs has been receiving more governmental attention, which is reflected in the increasing number of public schools in Japan.
Number of national, public, and private special needs education schools in Japan from 2014 to 2023
Special needs education schools are schools for mentally and/or physically challenged children, inclusive of kindergarten to upper secondary school levels.
Figures prior to 2023 are from the previous reporting.
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MEXT (Japan). (December 20, 2023). Number of national, public, and private special needs education schools in Japan from 2014 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/647352/japan-special-needs-education-school-number-by-type/
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MEXT (Japan). (2023). Number of national, public, and private special needs education schools in Japan from 2014 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/647352/japan-special-needs-education-school-number-by-type/
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