Japan Labour Force Survey: Employment Rate
Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 51.100 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 51.100 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 41.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51.100 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 80.500 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 80.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 68.400 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.600 % in Jun 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 82.300 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 82.300 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 70.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.400 % in Oct 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82.300 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 89.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.800 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 75.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.900 % in Jun 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 89.400 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 87.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.000 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 79.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.200 % in Oct 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87.700 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 88.500 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.200 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 80.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.500 % in Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 79.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.800 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 63.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.200 % in Jun 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above
Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 25.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.100 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 21.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25.700 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 53.200 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.900 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 42.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.200 % in Dec 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53.200 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 76.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 76.300 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 56.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.300 % in Nov 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76.000 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 76.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77.000 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 57.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.000 % in Nov 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76.700 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 86.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 86.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 59.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.800 % in Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86.300 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 81.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.300 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 62.900 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.900 % in Sep 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81.200 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years from Jul 1972 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 83.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.000 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 67.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.400 % in Dec 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83.400 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 71.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.100 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 47.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.800 % in Oct 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above
Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 18.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.600 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 13.400 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18.900 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 49.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 41.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49.100 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data was reported at 84.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 80.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 84.900 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 87.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.400 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 84.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87.800 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 92.200 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 91.100 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 91.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 92.200 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 94.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 93.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 95.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 94.000 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 93.500 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 93.200 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 93.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 87.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.600 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 79.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87.500 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years from Jul 1972 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 34.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.500 % for Nov 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 33.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34.700 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Dec 2025 |