Japan Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate

Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 46.600 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.800 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 42.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.300 % in Jul 1972 and a record low of 35.500 % in Mar 2012. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
48.800 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 79.100 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 69.200 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 63.600 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
79.700 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 81.100 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.400 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 71.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.700 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 67.700 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
81.500 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 88.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 76.200 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.700 % in Oct 2024 and a record low of 67.400 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
88.500 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 86.900 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.800 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 79.600 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.800 % in Nov 2024 and a record low of 74.500 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
87.100 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 87.300 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.700 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 81.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.800 % in Jan 2025 and a record low of 73.600 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
87.800 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 79.400 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 63.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.600 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 56.700 % in Feb 1977. Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
79.100 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 26.200 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.900 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 23.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.100 % in Oct 1973 and a record low of 17.700 % in Jan 2004. Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
25.300 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 47.100 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.800 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 42.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.200 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 35.800 % in Jan 2012. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
49.100 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 74.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 57.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.300 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 45.600 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
74.700 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 75.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.400 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 58.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.800 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 47.300 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
75.700 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 85.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.200 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 59.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.500 % in Jan 2025 and a record low of 39.600 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
85.500 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 80.500 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 80.900 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 64.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.600 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 53.100 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
81.300 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 81.100 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.000 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 68.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.100 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 54.900 % in Jan 1975. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
82.000 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 70.600 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.900 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 48.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.500 % in Sep 2024 and a record low of 38.200 % in Feb 1976. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
70.600 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 19.900 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.400 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 15.200 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.600 % in Oct 1973 and a record low of 11.200 % in Jan 2004. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
18.700 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 46.300 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 45.900 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 42.200 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.400 % in Jul 1972 and a record low of 34.900 % in Mar 2012. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
48.600 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 84.200 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.100 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 81.900 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.400 % in Jul 1973 and a record low of 79.100 % in Feb 2004. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
84.400 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 87.100 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 86.600 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.700 % in Oct 1973 and a record low of 81.400 % in Feb 2010. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
87.300 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 90.900 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.100 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 92.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.700 % in Oct 1972 and a record low of 87.400 % in Mar 2013. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
91.400 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 93.000 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 92.700 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 95.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.900 % in Jun 1974 and a record low of 91.800 % in Sep 2010. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
92.600 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 93.300 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 93.200 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 94.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.800 % in Sep 1993 and a record low of 91.700 % in Jun 2012. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
93.400 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 88.200 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.600 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 81.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.700 % in May 2023 and a record low of 76.000 % in Jun 2002. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
87.600 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above

1972 - 2025 | Monthly | % | Statistical Bureau

Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 34.400 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.300 % for Feb 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 34.400 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 633 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.300 % in Oct 1973 and a record low of 26.400 % in Jan 2012. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate.

Last Frequency Range
33.900 Jan 2025 monthly Jul 1972 - Jan 2025

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Japan Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above
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