Japan SME Business Survey Report: Employee
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 12.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.400 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 10.500 % in Jun 2014. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 8.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.000 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 4.300 % in Mar 2009. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 79.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 80.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.300 % in Mar 2014 and a record low of 76.400 % in Jun 2009. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 79.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -4.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -3.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -3.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -1.000 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -14.100 % in Mar 2009. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 2.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.700 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 2.800 % in Dec 2018. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 26.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 17.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.900 % in Dec 2025 and a record low of 6.300 % in Jun 2009. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 70.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 78.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.800 % in Jun 2005 and a record low of 70.200 % in Dec 2025. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 70.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -2.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.400 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -0.800 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -15.000 % in Mar 2009. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 9.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.300 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 8.000 % in Jun 2014. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 6.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.800 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of 3.000 % in Dec 2009. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 84.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 84.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.500 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 78.400 % in Mar 2009. Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 84.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 14.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.400 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 9.600 % in Sep 2014. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 9.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.900 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of -14.800 % in Mar 2009. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 76.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 79.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 % in Dec 2016 and a record low of 2.400 % in Dec 2008. Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -4.800 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -4.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.200 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of -6.400 % in Mar 2023. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 45.500 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.400 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of 17.600 % in Jun 2013. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 45.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 53.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 72.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.300 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 4.800 % in Sep 2009. Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 53.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 17.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.900 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 7.900 % in Dec 2013. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 19.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 19.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.600 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of -22.400 % in Jun 2005. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 63.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.800 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 3.100 % in Dec 2008. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 63.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at 1.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.900 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of -7.700 % in Mar 2023. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 1.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.900 % in Jun 2010 and a record low of -14.200 % in Mar 2013. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 58.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 29.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.700 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 21.400 % in Jun 2013. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 58.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 39.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 63.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.400 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 4.700 % in Mar 2009. Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 39.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at 0.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.400 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of -2.100 % in Dec 2022. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 13.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.200 % in Jun 2006 and a record low of 4.600 % in Dec 2013. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 13.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.400 % in Mar 2019 and a record low of -22.800 % in Mar 2009. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 72.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 78.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.500 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of 8.000 % in Mar 2007. Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 72.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -3.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.900 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of -5.200 % in Jun 2020. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 10.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.400 % in Jun 2011 and a record low of 7.500 % in Dec 2013. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 6.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.800 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of -17.800 % in Mar 2009. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 82.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 85.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.600 % in Dec 2016 and a record low of 3.400 % in Dec 2012. Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 82.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 13.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.700 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of 9.300 % in Sep 2014. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 7.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.600 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of -13.600 % in Sep 2008. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 79.300 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.000 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 80.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.400 % in Mar 2022 and a record low of 2.300 % in Dec 2008. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 79.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -6.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.000 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of -6.500 % in Jun 2023. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 1.100 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.700 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of -12.800 % in Mar 2013. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 42.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.800 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of 16.900 % in Jun 2013. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 56.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 73.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.600 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 4.300 % in Sep 2009. Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 56.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -4.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -3.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -3.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.300 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of -7.200 % in Jun 2020. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 10.100 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.400 % in Mar 2012 and a record low of 7.700 % in Dec 2015. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 5.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.100 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of -16.700 % in Mar 2009. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 84.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 86.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.700 % in Dec 2016 and a record low of 7.500 % in Mar 2013. Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 84.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: CI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: Construction Industry (CI): Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: Construction Industry (CI): Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 1.200 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: Construction Industry (CI): Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.500 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of -13.000 % in Mar 2013. Employee: Construction Industry (CI): Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: Construction Industry (CI): Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 15.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.000 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.000 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of 11.100 % in Jun 2014. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 9.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.900 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 4.400 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 74.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 76.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.800 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 66.800 % in Jun 2009. Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 74.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -6.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.500 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -23.300 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 24.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.100 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 3.900 % in Jun 2009. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 70.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 77.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.100 % in Jun 2005 and a record low of 68.400 % in Dec 2023. Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 70.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 23.300 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.200 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 16.000 % in Sep 2006. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 15.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.400 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 6.300 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 61.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 64.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.800 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 5.000 % in Jun 2005. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -8.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.400 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -33.900 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -8.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 8.700 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.200 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 6.100 % in Sep 2018. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 29.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.300 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 2.200 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 61.700 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.500 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.400 % in Mar 2007 and a record low of 55.800 % in Mar 2018. Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.700 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -5.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.700 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of -32.200 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -5.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 17.300 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.300 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 11.400 % in Jun 2014. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 11.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.700 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 5.200 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 71.300 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.200 % in Dec 2015 and a record low of 55.600 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 71.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -3.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.900 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of -22.900 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 10.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.300 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.400 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 8.000 % in Jun 2014. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 7.800 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.300 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 3.500 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 81.300 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 81.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.400 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of 70.100 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 81.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 12.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.800 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of 8.900 % in Jun 2014. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 7.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.800 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 3.600 % in Sep 2009. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 80.100 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 81.700 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.100 % in Mar 2014 and a record low of 73.400 % in Jun 2009. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 80.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -5.100 % in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of -5.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.500 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -19.000 % in Jun 2009. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -5.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 3.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.800 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.500 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 2.800 % in Mar 2018. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 21.800 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.600 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 4.300 % in Jun 2009. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 74.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 80.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.000 % in Sep 2007 and a record low of 72.300 % in Dec 2023. Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 74.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -2.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.000 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.800 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of -18.700 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 8.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.100 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 6.200 % in Dec 2013. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 6.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.600 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.300 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 2.400 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 85.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.400 % for Sep 2025. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 86.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.000 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 76.500 % in Mar 2009. Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 85.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: MI: S: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: Manufacturing Industry (MI): Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: Manufacturing Industry (MI): Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 5.100 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: Manufacturing Industry (MI): Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.400 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.500 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 4.000 % in Dec 2018. Employee: Manufacturing Industry (MI): Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: Manufacturing Industry (MI): Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 11.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.300 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.500 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 10.100 % in Dec 2013. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 7.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.000 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.300 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.200 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of 5.300 % in Sep 2020. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 81.400 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.800 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 80.400 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.600 % in Mar 2014 and a record low of 78.800 % in Jun 2018. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 81.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -3.400 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -3.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -5.000 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -2.100 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of -10.200 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.400 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 27.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.800 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.900 % in Dec 2025 and a record low of 13.100 % in Jun 2013. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 70.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.700 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.600 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.400 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 70.000 % in Dec 2025. Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 70.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 17.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.000 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 20.200 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.600 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 15.800 % in Jun 2013. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 13.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 13.300 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.400 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of 9.500 % in Mar 2022. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 68.600 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 66.500 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.300 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 62.600 % in Jun 2018. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 68.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term (YoY): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: DI
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: DI data was reported at -3.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.900 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -6.900 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.200 % in Jun 2015 and a record low of -11.800 % in Mar 2021. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: DI from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Excess
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data was reported at 3.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.400 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.200 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 3.200 % in Dec 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Excess data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Excess from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Lack
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data was reported at 41.800 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data is updated quarterly, averaging 39.800 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.600 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 18.000 % in Jun 2013. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Lack data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 41.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Lack from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Proper
Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data was reported at 55.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.400 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data is updated quarterly, averaging 55.800 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.500 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 52.900 % in Dec 2023. Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Proper data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 55.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Curr. Term: Proper from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -2.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -0.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.600 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of -10.900 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 12.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.000 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.300 % in Mar 2012 and a record low of 11.500 % in Mar 2014. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 10.600 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.000 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 % in Mar 2019 and a record low of 6.900 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 76.500 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.600 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 76.100 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.400 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 4.100 % in Dec 2012. Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2005 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: M: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2005 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data was reported at -2.500 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.400 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -1.500 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of -11.400 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): DI from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 8.300 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.500 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.000 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 7.800 % in Sep 2013. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data was reported at 5.800 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.300 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.600 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.300 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of 3.600 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Increase from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged
Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data was reported at 85.900 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 85.200 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 84.400 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.300 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 81.400 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 85.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Remain Unchanged from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease
Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 9.200 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.400 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.200 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.500 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 8.300 % in Dec 2013. Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.200 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |
View Japan's Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease from Jun 2013 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase
Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data was reported at 5.900 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.100 % for Sep 2025. Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.600 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.000 % in Jun 2025 and a record low of 3.800 % in Jun 2020. Employee: NMI: S: Curr. Term (YoY): Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2013 - Dec 2025 |