Women in Japan

Statistics report on women in Japan

Women in Japan

This report provides the most relevant statistics on women in Japan. It covers demographic data, female education and employment figures, as well as health facts. In addition, the report provides insights into women's lives in Japanese society, covering topics such as lifestyle and women's representation.

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Demographics

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  • Premium Statistic Projection of total female population Japan 2023-2120
  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy of women in Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of women among people aged 100 years and older Japan 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Marriage rate Japan 1960-2022
  • Premium Statistic Divorce rate Japan 2003-2022
  • Basic Statistic Fertility rate in Japan 2012-2022

Health

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  • Premium Statistic Leading causes of death among women Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Projected number of female cancer cases Japan 2023, by cancer site
  • Premium Statistic Cumulative lifetime risk of cancer mortality for women Japan 2022, by cancer site
  • Premium Statistic Number of young women receiving free HPV vaccination Japan FY 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Suicide rate Japan 2014-2023, by gender

Education

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  • Premium Statistic Number of female students Japan 2022, by institution type
  • Premium Statistic Ratio of female university students Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of undergraduate university students Japan AY 2023, by major and gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of postgraduate students Japan AY 2023, by major and gender
  • Premium Statistic Ratio of new graduates entering employment Japan 2023 by institution type and gender

Work

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  • Premium Statistic Female labor force Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Female labor participation rate Japan 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Female employment rate Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of women among employed people Japan 2022, by occupation
  • Premium Statistic Share of employees in non-permanent employment Japan 2003-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among full-time female workers Japan 2014-2023

Marriage and family

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  • Premium Statistic Mean age of marriage Japan 1955-2021, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of population unmarried at the age of 50 Japan 1920-2020, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Most common reasons for not getting married of women in Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Mean age of childbearing Japan 1950-2030
  • Premium Statistic Share of women taking childcare leave Japan 2014-2023

Lifestyle

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  • Premium Statistic Popular genres of creative activities Japan 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Popular genres of art and culture events to attend in Japan 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Sport participation rate among female adults 2023, by type of activity
  • Premium Statistic Internet penetration rate among women in Japan 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Average annual use of beauty services by women in Japan 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Number of female Japanese overseas travelers 2022, by age group

Crime

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  • Premium Statistic Number of people cleared for criminal offenses Japan 2022, by charge and gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of female prison inmates Japan 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of consultations on stalking incidents Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized cases of rapes and forcible indecencies Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of sexual harassment consultations Japan FY 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of spousal violence counseling cases Japan FY 2013-2022

Women's representation

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  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in politics Japan 2016-2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in the justice system Japan 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in public administration Japan 2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of female presidents of companies Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on women working in Japan 2023
  • Premium Statistic Most common gender role attitudes among women in Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Sense of gender equality between men and women in Japan 2023, by gender
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