Japan: entrepreneurship self-perception index 2022

In a survey conducted in 2022, around 27.5 percent of respondents agreed that it is easy to start a business in Japan. In contrast, 50.9 percent of the respondents who saw good opportunities stated that fear of failure prevented them from starting a business.

Attitudes and perceptions towards entrepreneurship in Japan in 2022

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Release date

February 2023

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

2022

Number of respondents

2,000+ adults

Age group

18-64 years

Special properties

based on 2022 GEM adult population survey

Method of interview

Questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Definitions of the listed indicators according to the source
Perceived opportunities:
percentage of the population aged 18–64 years who see good opportunities to start a business in the area where they live.

Perceived capabilities:
percentage of the population aged 18–64 years who believe they have the required skills and knowledge to start a business.

Fear of failure:
the percentage of the population aged 18-64 years perceiving good opportunities who indicate that fear of failure would prevent them from starting up a business.

Entrepreneurial intention:
percentage of the population aged 18–64 years (individuals involved in any stage of entrepreneurial activity excluded) who are latent entrepreneurs and intend to start a business within three years.

Knowing a Startup Entrepreneur:
Percentage of the 18–64 population who personally know someone who has started a business in the past two years.

Ease of Starting a business:
Percentage of the 18–64 population who agree that it is easy to start a business in their country.

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