Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan
Japan: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 63.66 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan is 63.66, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan peaked at 63.99 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 59.01, in 2012.
Japan ranks 78th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.39 | — |
| 1991 | 63.79 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 63.99 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 63.81 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 63.61 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 63.42 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 63.49 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 63.67 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 63.33 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 62.85 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 62.44 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 61.99 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 61.23 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 60.77 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 60.42 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 60.42 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 60.42 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 60.4 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 60.16 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 59.86 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 59.58 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 59.25 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 59.01 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 59.24 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 59.44 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 59.5 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 59.99 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 60.44 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 61.45 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 62.01 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 61.95 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 62.05 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 62.5 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 62.9 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 63.3 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 63.45 | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 63.57 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 63.66 | +0.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 63.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 63.66 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 63.77, 100% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.54 | 62.85 | 63.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.81 | 59.86 | 62.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.99 | 59.01 | 62.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.92 | 61.95 | 63.66 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Japan was 63.66 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.99 in 1992.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.01 in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Japan ranks 78th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. 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 Labour force participation rate (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 labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.