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 Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.200 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 41.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.400 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 68.400 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.400 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 70.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 88.800 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.900 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 75.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.800 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 88.000 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.200 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 79.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.000 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 88.200 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.100 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 80.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.200 % in Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 88.200 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 79.800 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 80.100 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 63.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79.800 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
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Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above
Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 26.100 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.200 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 21.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26.100 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 52.900 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.800 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 42.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.900 % in Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52.900 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 76.300 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.100 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 56.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76.300 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 77.000 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.900 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 57.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 77.000 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 86.500 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.100 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 59.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 86.500 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 82.300 % in Nov 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 82.300 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 62.900 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 82.300 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Female: 35 to 44 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 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 83.000 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.400 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 67.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.000 % in Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 83.000 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 72.100 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.800 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 47.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 72.100 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 19.600 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.800 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Female: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 13.400 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19.600 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 49.500 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.600 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 41.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49.500 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 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 84.500 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 84.600 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 80.500 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 84.500 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 15 to 64 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data was reported at 87.400 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.700 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 84.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87.400 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 20 to 69 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data was reported at 91.100 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.400 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 91.100 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91.100 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 25 to 34 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data was reported at 93.500 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 93.800 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 95.000 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93.500 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 35 to 44 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data was reported at 93.200 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 93.700 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 93.700 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93.200 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 45 to 54 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data was reported at 87.600 % in Nov 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.300 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 79.800 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |
View Japan's Employment Rate by Age: Male: 55 to 64 Years from Jul 1972 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above
Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data was reported at 34.500 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.600 % for Oct 2025. Employment Rate by Age: Male: 65 Years & Above data is updated monthly, averaging 33.300 % from Jul 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 641 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34.500 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jul 1972 - Nov 2025 |