Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan
Japan: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 62.16 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan is 62.16, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan peaked at 62.61 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 56.44, in 2012.
Japan ranks 55th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 62.48 | — |
| 1992 | 62.61 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 62.19 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 61.77 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 61.42 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 61.34 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 61.53 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 60.75 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 59.91 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 59.48 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 58.88 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 57.94 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 57.58 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 57.56 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 57.73 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 57.89 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 58.05 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 57.75 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 56.83 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 56.54 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 56.55 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 56.44 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 56.85 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 57.31 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 57.48 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 58.11 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 58.74 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 59.93 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 60.55 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 60.21 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 60.31 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 60.87 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 61.27 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 61.72 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 61.89 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 62.05 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 62.16 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.55 | 59.91 | 62.61 | 9 |
| 2000s | 57.97 | 56.83 | 59.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.85 | 56.44 | 60.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.31 | 60.21 | 62.16 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 52 Ecuador 62.49 compare
- 53 Switzerland 62.42 compare
- 54 Cameroon 62.3 compare
- 56 Dominican Republic 62.04 compare
- 57 Republic of Korea 62.02 compare
- 58 Norway 61.85 compare
More work & labour data for Japan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5262 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4728 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.4618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 103,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,756 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 39,867 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 36,979 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 76,846 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan was 62.16 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 62.61 in 1992.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.44 in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Japan ranks 55th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.