Gender equality in Japan

Statistics report on gender equality in Japan

Gender equality in Japan

This report provides the most relevant statistics on gender equality in Japan. It offers an overview of men and women in Japanese society, the education system and the labor market. In addition, it covers gender differences in payment, politics, and within the family. The report also includes insights into the public opinion on traditional gender roles.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Gender gap index Japan 2016-2024
  • Basic Statistic Gender gap index Japan 2024, by category
  • Basic Statistic Gender gap index in for economic participation Japan 2024, by category
  • Premium Statistic Gender pay gap Japan 2014-2023, by income level
  • Premium Statistic Women business and the law index Japan 2023, by indicator

Education

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  • Premium Statistic Number of male students Japan 2023, by institution type
  • Premium Statistic Number of female students Japan 2023, by institution type
  • Premium Statistic University and junior colleges enrollment rate Japan AY 1960-2023, by gender
  • 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

Employment

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  • Premium Statistic Labor force participation rate Japan 1973-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Employment rate Japan 1973-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of men among employed people Japan 2023, by occupation
  • Premium Statistic Share of women among employed people Japan 2023, by occupation
  • Premium Statistic Share of employees in non-permanent employment Japan 2003-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of women on boards of large publicly listed companies Japan 2014-2023

Pay gap

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  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among full-time male workers Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among full-time female workers Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among full-time male workers Japan 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among full-time female workers Japan 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among male full-time workers Japan 2023, by industry
  • Premium Statistic Average wages per month among female full-time workers Japan 2023, by industry

Politics

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  • Premium Statistic Number of cabinet members Japan 2023, by position and gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of members in the House of Councillors Japan 1998-2024, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of members of the House of Councillors Japan 2024, by party and gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of members in the House of Representatives Japan 1996-2024, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of members of the House of Representatives Japan 2024, by party and gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in politics Japan 2016-2023, by type

Family

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  • Premium Statistic Mean age of marriage Japan 1955-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of newly married couples Japan 2004-2023, by family names
  • Premium Statistic Number of dual income households Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Parental leave acquisition rate Japan 1996-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Time allocation on workdays in Japan 2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Weekly minutes for household chores Japan 1976-2021, by gender

Public opinion

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  • Premium Statistic Share of individuals adhering to gender stereotypes Japan 2023, by gender and age
  • Premium Statistic Share of individuals instisting on gender stereotypes Japan 2023, by gender and age
  • Premium Statistic Sense of gender equality between men and women in Japan 2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on traditional gender roles regarding labor in Japan 2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on women working in Japan 2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic View on whether domestic labor interferes with women's careers in Japan 2023
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