Japan - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Japan was 49.70 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 53 years was 53.40 in 1970, while its lowest value was 42.00 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 53.40 |
| 1969 | 52.80 |
| 1970 | 53.40 |
| 1971 | 52.90 |
| 1972 | 50.70 |
| 1973 | 50.10 |
| 1974 | 46.90 |
| 1975 | 45.60 |
| 1976 | 44.00 |
| 1977 | 44.40 |
| 1978 | 44.50 |
| 1979 | 44.30 |
| 1980 | 43.90 |
| 1981 | 43.80 |
| 1982 | 43.50 |
| 1983 | 44.40 |
| 1984 | 44.20 |
| 1985 | 43.20 |
| 1986 | 43.70 |
| 1987 | 43.00 |
| 1988 | 43.10 |
| 1989 | 44.00 |
| 1990 | 44.80 |
| 1991 | 45.80 |
| 1992 | 46.50 |
| 1993 | 46.70 |
| 1994 | 47.20 |
| 1995 | 47.30 |
| 1996 | 47.60 |
| 1997 | 47.60 |
| 1998 | 47.80 |
| 1999 | 46.80 |
| 2000 | 46.81 |
| 2001 | 46.36 |
| 2002 | 45.13 |
| 2003 | 44.36 |
| 2004 | 44.35 |
| 2005 | 44.97 |
| 2006 | 45.38 |
| 2007 | 44.68 |
| 2008 | 44.79 |
| 2009 | 44.86 |
| 2010 | 43.89 |
| 2011 | 43.65 |
| 2012 | 42.00 |
| 2013 | 43.46 |
| 2014 | 43.60 |
| 2015 | 43.10 |
| 2016 | 44.94 |
| 2017 | 45.21 |
| 2018 | 48.30 |
| 2019 | 50.10 |
| 2020 | 49.10 |
| 2021 | 49.70 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 49.13 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 50.13 in 2019, while its lowest value was 42.02 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.81 |
| 1991 | 45.81 |
| 1992 | 46.57 |
| 1993 | 46.64 |
| 1994 | 47.21 |
| 1995 | 47.30 |
| 1996 | 47.64 |
| 1997 | 47.66 |
| 1998 | 47.70 |
| 1999 | 46.88 |
| 2000 | 46.82 |
| 2001 | 46.38 |
| 2002 | 45.13 |
| 2003 | 44.37 |
| 2004 | 44.36 |
| 2005 | 44.98 |
| 2006 | 45.38 |
| 2007 | 44.69 |
| 2008 | 44.79 |
| 2009 | 44.87 |
| 2010 | 43.90 |
| 2011 | 43.66 |
| 2012 | 42.02 |
| 2013 | 43.30 |
| 2014 | 43.32 |
| 2015 | 43.13 |
| 2016 | 44.91 |
| 2017 | 44.89 |
| 2018 | 48.19 |
| 2019 | 50.13 |
| 2020 | 49.13 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Japan was 48.00 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 53 years was 59.10 in 1971, while its lowest value was 41.02 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 58.30 |
| 1969 | 57.20 |
| 1970 | 57.70 |
| 1971 | 59.10 |
| 1972 | 57.80 |
| 1973 | 55.50 |
| 1974 | 53.00 |
| 1975 | 50.20 |
| 1976 | 48.30 |
| 1977 | 45.90 |
| 1978 | 44.90 |
| 1979 | 43.90 |
| 1980 | 42.90 |
| 1981 | 43.30 |
| 1982 | 43.30 |
| 1983 | 43.90 |
| 1984 | 43.30 |
| 1985 | 42.50 |
| 1986 | 42.70 |
| 1987 | 42.20 |
| 1988 | 42.00 |
| 1989 | 42.40 |
| 1990 | 43.50 |
| 1991 | 45.10 |
| 1992 | 46.60 |
| 1993 | 47.60 |
| 1994 | 48.00 |
| 1995 | 48.10 |
| 1996 | 48.90 |
| 1997 | 49.40 |
| 1998 | 48.90 |
| 1999 | 47.70 |
| 2000 | 47.15 |
| 2001 | 46.02 |
| 2002 | 45.64 |
| 2003 | 44.99 |
| 2004 | 43.62 |
| 2005 | 44.08 |
| 2006 | 44.34 |
| 2007 | 44.66 |
| 2008 | 44.09 |
| 2009 | 42.25 |
| 2010 | 42.19 |
| 2011 | 41.64 |
| 2012 | 41.02 |
| 2013 | 41.51 |
| 2014 | 42.34 |
| 2015 | 42.75 |
| 2016 | 44.67 |
| 2017 | 44.01 |
| 2018 | 47.10 |
| 2019 | 48.50 |
| 2020 | 48.10 |
| 2021 | 48.00 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 48.03 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 49.36 in 1997, while its lowest value was 41.05 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 43.43 |
| 1991 | 45.00 |
| 1992 | 46.61 |
| 1993 | 47.53 |
| 1994 | 47.97 |
| 1995 | 48.05 |
| 1996 | 48.95 |
| 1997 | 49.36 |
| 1998 | 48.81 |
| 1999 | 47.73 |
| 2000 | 47.13 |
| 2001 | 46.01 |
| 2002 | 45.63 |
| 2003 | 45.00 |
| 2004 | 43.65 |
| 2005 | 44.12 |
| 2006 | 44.38 |
| 2007 | 44.69 |
| 2008 | 44.10 |
| 2009 | 42.26 |
| 2010 | 42.18 |
| 2011 | 41.64 |
| 2012 | 41.05 |
| 2013 | 41.95 |
| 2014 | 42.64 |
| 2015 | 42.88 |
| 2016 | 44.63 |
| 2017 | 44.25 |
| 2018 | 46.94 |
| 2019 | 48.45 |
| 2020 | 48.03 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Japan was 48.80 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 53 years was 56.10 in 1971, while its lowest value was 41.50 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 55.80 |
| 1969 | 55.00 |
| 1970 | 55.50 |
| 1971 | 56.10 |
| 1972 | 54.30 |
| 1973 | 52.70 |
| 1974 | 50.00 |
| 1975 | 47.80 |
| 1976 | 46.10 |
| 1977 | 45.10 |
| 1978 | 44.70 |
| 1979 | 44.00 |
| 1980 | 43.30 |
| 1981 | 43.60 |
| 1982 | 43.40 |
| 1983 | 44.20 |
| 1984 | 43.70 |
| 1985 | 42.90 |
| 1986 | 43.10 |
| 1987 | 42.60 |
| 1988 | 42.60 |
| 1989 | 43.20 |
| 1990 | 44.10 |
| 1991 | 45.40 |
| 1992 | 46.60 |
| 1993 | 47.10 |
| 1994 | 47.60 |
| 1995 | 47.70 |
| 1996 | 48.30 |
| 1997 | 48.50 |
| 1998 | 48.30 |
| 1999 | 47.30 |
| 2000 | 46.99 |
| 2001 | 46.19 |
| 2002 | 45.39 |
| 2003 | 44.68 |
| 2004 | 43.98 |
| 2005 | 44.52 |
| 2006 | 44.85 |
| 2007 | 44.67 |
| 2008 | 44.43 |
| 2009 | 43.53 |
| 2010 | 43.02 |
| 2011 | 42.62 |
| 2012 | 41.50 |
| 2013 | 42.47 |
| 2014 | 42.96 |
| 2015 | 42.92 |
| 2016 | 44.80 |
| 2017 | 44.59 |
| 2018 | 47.60 |
| 2019 | 49.30 |
| 2020 | 48.60 |
| 2021 | 48.80 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 48.57 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 49.27 in 2019, while its lowest value was 41.52 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.11 |
| 1991 | 45.39 |
| 1992 | 46.59 |
| 1993 | 47.09 |
| 1994 | 47.60 |
| 1995 | 47.69 |
| 1996 | 48.31 |
| 1997 | 48.53 |
| 1998 | 48.27 |
| 1999 | 47.31 |
| 2000 | 46.98 |
| 2001 | 46.19 |
| 2002 | 45.39 |
| 2003 | 44.69 |
| 2004 | 43.99 |
| 2005 | 44.54 |
| 2006 | 44.87 |
| 2007 | 44.69 |
| 2008 | 44.44 |
| 2009 | 43.53 |
| 2010 | 43.02 |
| 2011 | 42.62 |
| 2012 | 41.52 |
| 2013 | 42.61 |
| 2014 | 42.97 |
| 2015 | 43.00 |
| 2016 | 44.77 |
| 2017 | 44.56 |
| 2018 | 47.55 |
| 2019 | 49.27 |
| 2020 | 48.57 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 72.77 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 72.77 in 2019, while its lowest value was 57.05 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.05 |
| 1991 | 57.91 |
| 1992 | 58.28 |
| 1993 | 58.24 |
| 1994 | 58.38 |
| 1995 | 58.47 |
| 1996 | 58.90 |
| 1997 | 59.69 |
| 1998 | 59.79 |
| 1999 | 59.49 |
| 2000 | 59.50 |
| 2001 | 59.96 |
| 2002 | 59.71 |
| 2003 | 59.99 |
| 2004 | 60.15 |
| 2005 | 60.72 |
| 2006 | 61.09 |
| 2007 | 61.67 |
| 2008 | 62.09 |
| 2009 | 62.84 |
| 2010 | 63.18 |
| 2011 | 63.17 |
| 2012 | 63.63 |
| 2013 | 65.14 |
| 2014 | 66.09 |
| 2015 | 66.85 |
| 2016 | 68.13 |
| 2017 | 69.49 |
| 2018 | 71.40 |
| 2019 | 72.77 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 86.65 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 86.65 in 2019, while its lowest value was 82.96 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.96 |
| 1991 | 83.43 |
| 1992 | 84.17 |
| 1993 | 84.57 |
| 1994 | 84.54 |
| 1995 | 84.67 |
| 1996 | 85.20 |
| 1997 | 85.52 |
| 1998 | 85.49 |
| 1999 | 85.36 |
| 2000 | 85.34 |
| 2001 | 85.13 |
| 2002 | 84.93 |
| 2003 | 84.76 |
| 2004 | 84.40 |
| 2005 | 84.39 |
| 2006 | 84.55 |
| 2007 | 85.08 |
| 2008 | 85.14 |
| 2009 | 84.85 |
| 2010 | 84.87 |
| 2011 | 84.66 |
| 2012 | 84.52 |
| 2013 | 84.77 |
| 2014 | 85.03 |
| 2015 | 85.16 |
| 2016 | 85.65 |
| 2017 | 85.78 |
| 2018 | 86.47 |
| 2019 | 86.65 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 79.82 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 79.82 in 2019, while its lowest value was 70.08 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 70.08 |
| 1991 | 70.75 |
| 1992 | 71.31 |
| 1993 | 71.50 |
| 1994 | 71.56 |
| 1995 | 71.67 |
| 1996 | 72.17 |
| 1997 | 72.72 |
| 1998 | 72.76 |
| 1999 | 72.55 |
| 2000 | 72.55 |
| 2001 | 72.68 |
| 2002 | 72.45 |
| 2003 | 72.51 |
| 2004 | 72.40 |
| 2005 | 72.69 |
| 2006 | 72.95 |
| 2007 | 73.51 |
| 2008 | 73.75 |
| 2009 | 73.98 |
| 2010 | 74.17 |
| 2011 | 74.05 |
| 2012 | 74.21 |
| 2013 | 75.09 |
| 2014 | 75.69 |
| 2015 | 76.14 |
| 2016 | 77.02 |
| 2017 | 77.76 |
| 2018 | 79.05 |
| 2019 | 79.82 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Japan was 53.50 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 61 years was 54.50 in 1960, while its lowest value was 45.70 in 1975.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 54.50 |
| 1961 | 54.30 |
| 1962 | 53.40 |
| 1963 | 52.00 |
| 1964 | 51.10 |
| 1965 | 50.60 |
| 1966 | 50.90 |
| 1967 | 51.20 |
| 1968 | 50.70 |
| 1969 | 50.10 |
| 1970 | 49.90 |
| 1971 | 48.80 |
| 1972 | 47.70 |
| 1973 | 48.20 |
| 1974 | 46.50 |
| 1975 | 45.70 |
| 1976 | 45.80 |
| 1977 | 46.60 |
| 1978 | 47.40 |
| 1979 | 47.60 |
| 1980 | 47.60 |
| 1981 | 47.70 |
| 1982 | 48.00 |
| 1983 | 49.00 |
| 1984 | 48.90 |
| 1985 | 48.70 |
| 1986 | 48.60 |
| 1987 | 48.60 |
| 1988 | 48.90 |
| 1989 | 49.50 |
| 1990 | 50.10 |
| 1991 | 50.70 |
| 1992 | 50.70 |
| 1993 | 50.30 |
| 1994 | 50.20 |
| 1995 | 50.00 |
| 1996 | 50.00 |
| 1997 | 50.40 |
| 1998 | 50.10 |
| 1999 | 49.60 |
| 2000 | 49.28 |
| 2001 | 49.15 |
| 2002 | 48.54 |
| 2003 | 48.25 |
| 2004 | 48.25 |
| 2005 | 48.37 |
| 2006 | 48.48 |
| 2007 | 48.45 |
| 2008 | 48.42 |
| 2009 | 48.50 |
| 2010 | 48.40 |
| 2011 | 48.15 |
| 2012 | 48.09 |
| 2013 | 48.80 |
| 2014 | 49.23 |
| 2015 | 49.46 |
| 2016 | 50.26 |
| 2017 | 51.07 |
| 2018 | 52.50 |
| 2019 | 53.30 |
| 2020 | 53.20 |
| 2021 | 53.50 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 53.30 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 53.32 in 2019, while its lowest value was 48.03 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.08 |
| 1991 | 50.67 |
| 1992 | 50.72 |
| 1993 | 50.28 |
| 1994 | 50.14 |
| 1995 | 49.95 |
| 1996 | 49.99 |
| 1997 | 50.39 |
| 1998 | 50.05 |
| 1999 | 49.60 |
| 2000 | 49.21 |
| 2001 | 49.07 |
| 2002 | 48.48 |
| 2003 | 48.18 |
| 2004 | 48.18 |
| 2005 | 48.30 |
| 2006 | 48.41 |
| 2007 | 48.39 |
| 2008 | 48.37 |
| 2009 | 48.44 |
| 2010 | 48.34 |
| 2011 | 48.09 |
| 2012 | 48.03 |
| 2013 | 48.84 |
| 2014 | 49.13 |
| 2015 | 49.57 |
| 2016 | 50.26 |
| 2017 | 51.10 |
| 2018 | 52.44 |
| 2019 | 53.32 |
| 2020 | 53.18 |
| 2021 | 53.30 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Japan was 75.04 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 61 years was 75.04 in 2021, while its lowest value was 56.14 in 1975.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 64.27 |
| 1961 | 63.96 |
| 1962 | 63.35 |
| 1963 | 62.58 |
| 1964 | 62.24 |
| 1965 | 61.93 |
| 1966 | 62.30 |
| 1967 | 62.75 |
| 1968 | 61.75 |
| 1969 | 61.17 |
| 1970 | 61.00 |
| 1971 | 59.37 |
| 1972 | 58.10 |
| 1973 | 58.71 |
| 1974 | 56.85 |
| 1975 | 56.14 |
| 1976 | 56.40 |
| 1977 | 57.82 |
| 1978 | 59.03 |
| 1979 | 59.35 |
| 1980 | 59.65 |
| 1981 | 59.77 |
| 1982 | 60.38 |
| 1983 | 61.71 |
| 1984 | 62.06 |
| 1985 | 62.36 |
| 1986 | 62.47 |
| 1987 | 62.87 |
| 1988 | 63.42 |
| 1989 | 64.29 |
| 1990 | 64.90 |
| 1991 | 65.34 |
| 1992 | 65.08 |
| 1993 | 64.49 |
| 1994 | 64.52 |
| 1995 | 64.43 |
| 1996 | 64.35 |
| 1997 | 64.86 |
| 1998 | 64.81 |
| 1999 | 64.50 |
| 2000 | 64.44 |
| 2001 | 64.92 |
| 2002 | 64.92 |
| 2003 | 65.07 |
| 2004 | 65.69 |
| 2005 | 65.96 |
| 2006 | 66.20 |
| 2007 | 66.22 |
| 2008 | 66.58 |
| 2009 | 67.31 |
| 2010 | 67.62 |
| 2011 | 67.65 |
| 2012 | 67.97 |
| 2013 | 69.24 |
| 2014 | 69.91 |
| 2015 | 70.38 |
| 2016 | 71.35 |
| 2017 | 72.44 |
| 2018 | 73.74 |
| 2019 | 74.65 |
| 2020 | 74.51 |
| 2021 | 75.04 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 75.04 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 75.04 in 2021, while its lowest value was 64.35 in 1996.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64.90 |
| 1991 | 65.34 |
| 1992 | 65.08 |
| 1993 | 64.49 |
| 1994 | 64.52 |
| 1995 | 64.43 |
| 1996 | 64.35 |
| 1997 | 64.86 |
| 1998 | 64.81 |
| 1999 | 64.50 |
| 2000 | 64.44 |
| 2001 | 64.92 |
| 2002 | 64.92 |
| 2003 | 65.07 |
| 2004 | 65.69 |
| 2005 | 65.96 |
| 2006 | 66.20 |
| 2007 | 66.22 |
| 2008 | 66.58 |
| 2009 | 67.32 |
| 2010 | 67.62 |
| 2011 | 67.66 |
| 2012 | 67.97 |
| 2013 | 69.36 |
| 2014 | 69.89 |
| 2015 | 70.56 |
| 2016 | 71.45 |
| 2017 | 72.48 |
| 2018 | 73.74 |
| 2019 | 74.65 |
| 2020 | 74.51 |
| 2021 | 75.04 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Japan was 71.30 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 61 years was 84.90 in 1961, while its lowest value was 70.28 in 2015.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 84.80 |
| 1961 | 84.90 |
| 1962 | 84.30 |
| 1963 | 83.10 |
| 1964 | 82.10 |
| 1965 | 81.70 |
| 1966 | 81.70 |
| 1967 | 81.60 |
| 1968 | 82.10 |
| 1969 | 81.90 |
| 1970 | 81.80 |
| 1971 | 82.20 |
| 1972 | 82.10 |
| 1973 | 82.10 |
| 1974 | 81.80 |
| 1975 | 81.40 |
| 1976 | 81.20 |
| 1977 | 80.60 |
| 1978 | 80.30 |
| 1979 | 80.20 |
| 1980 | 79.80 |
| 1981 | 79.80 |
| 1982 | 79.50 |
| 1983 | 79.40 |
| 1984 | 78.80 |
| 1985 | 78.10 |
| 1986 | 77.80 |
| 1987 | 77.30 |
| 1988 | 77.10 |
| 1989 | 77.00 |
| 1990 | 77.20 |
| 1991 | 77.60 |
| 1992 | 77.90 |
| 1993 | 78.00 |
| 1994 | 77.80 |
| 1995 | 77.60 |
| 1996 | 77.70 |
| 1997 | 77.70 |
| 1998 | 77.30 |
| 1999 | 76.90 |
| 2000 | 76.47 |
| 2001 | 75.71 |
| 2002 | 74.77 |
| 2003 | 74.15 |
| 2004 | 73.45 |
| 2005 | 73.33 |
| 2006 | 73.23 |
| 2007 | 73.17 |
| 2008 | 72.72 |
| 2009 | 72.05 |
| 2010 | 71.58 |
| 2011 | 71.17 |
| 2012 | 70.75 |
| 2013 | 70.48 |
| 2014 | 70.42 |
| 2015 | 70.28 |
| 2016 | 70.44 |
| 2017 | 70.50 |
| 2018 | 71.20 |
| 2019 | 71.40 |
| 2020 | 71.40 |
| 2021 | 71.30 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 71.03 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 77.97 in 1993, while its lowest value was 70.26 in 2015.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 77.16 |
| 1991 | 77.56 |
| 1992 | 77.93 |
| 1993 | 77.97 |
| 1994 | 77.71 |
| 1995 | 77.51 |
| 1996 | 77.68 |
| 1997 | 77.68 |
| 1998 | 77.22 |
| 1999 | 76.89 |
| 2000 | 76.36 |
| 2001 | 75.59 |
| 2002 | 74.67 |
| 2003 | 74.05 |
| 2004 | 73.34 |
| 2005 | 73.22 |
| 2006 | 73.12 |
| 2007 | 73.08 |
| 2008 | 72.64 |
| 2009 | 71.96 |
| 2010 | 71.49 |
| 2011 | 71.09 |
| 2012 | 70.66 |
| 2013 | 70.41 |
| 2014 | 70.30 |
| 2015 | 70.26 |
| 2016 | 70.35 |
| 2017 | 70.49 |
| 2018 | 71.12 |
| 2019 | 71.43 |
| 2020 | 71.38 |
| 2021 | 71.03 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Japan was 62.10 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 61 years was 69.20 in 1960, while its lowest value was 59.01 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.20 |
| 1961 | 69.10 |
| 1962 | 68.30 |
| 1963 | 67.10 |
| 1964 | 66.10 |
| 1965 | 65.70 |
| 1966 | 65.80 |
| 1967 | 65.90 |
| 1968 | 65.90 |
| 1969 | 65.50 |
| 1970 | 65.40 |
| 1971 | 65.00 |
| 1972 | 64.40 |
| 1973 | 64.70 |
| 1974 | 63.70 |
| 1975 | 63.00 |
| 1976 | 63.00 |
| 1977 | 63.20 |
| 1978 | 63.40 |
| 1979 | 63.40 |
| 1980 | 63.30 |
| 1981 | 63.30 |
| 1982 | 63.30 |
| 1983 | 63.80 |
| 1984 | 63.40 |
| 1985 | 63.00 |
| 1986 | 62.80 |
| 1987 | 62.60 |
| 1988 | 62.60 |
| 1989 | 62.90 |
| 1990 | 63.30 |
| 1991 | 63.80 |
| 1992 | 64.00 |
| 1993 | 63.80 |
| 1994 | 63.60 |
| 1995 | 63.40 |
| 1996 | 63.50 |
| 1997 | 63.70 |
| 1998 | 63.30 |
| 1999 | 62.90 |
| 2000 | 62.44 |
| 2001 | 61.99 |
| 2002 | 61.23 |
| 2003 | 60.77 |
| 2004 | 60.42 |
| 2005 | 60.42 |
| 2006 | 60.42 |
| 2007 | 60.39 |
| 2008 | 60.16 |
| 2009 | 59.86 |
| 2010 | 59.58 |
| 2011 | 59.25 |
| 2012 | 59.01 |
| 2013 | 59.25 |
| 2014 | 59.44 |
| 2015 | 59.50 |
| 2016 | 59.99 |
| 2017 | 60.44 |
| 2018 | 61.50 |
| 2019 | 62.10 |
| 2020 | 62.00 |
| 2021 | 62.10 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Japan was 61.89 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 64.00 in 1992, while its lowest value was 59.01 in 2012.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.30 |
| 1991 | 63.80 |
| 1992 | 64.00 |
| 1993 | 63.80 |
| 1994 | 63.60 |
| 1995 | 63.40 |
| 1996 | 63.50 |
| 1997 | 63.70 |
| 1998 | 63.30 |
| 1999 | 62.90 |
| 2000 | 62.44 |
| 2001 | 61.99 |
| 2002 | 61.23 |
| 2003 | 60.77 |
| 2004 | 60.42 |
| 2005 | 60.42 |
| 2006 | 60.42 |
| 2007 | 60.39 |
| 2008 | 60.16 |
| 2009 | 59.86 |
| 2010 | 59.58 |
| 2011 | 59.25 |
| 2012 | 59.01 |
| 2013 | 59.30 |
| 2014 | 59.40 |
| 2015 | 59.60 |
| 2016 | 60.00 |
| 2017 | 60.50 |
| 2018 | 61.50 |
| 2019 | 62.10 |
| 2020 | 62.00 |
| 2021 | 61.89 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
