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Japan Average Labor Force Participation 1990-2025

61.65% 36 data points
Labor force participation rate · World Bank

Japan's average labor force participation from 1990 to 2025 was 61.65%, based on 36 data points.

All Data (sorted by year)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 63.45% +0.15pp 78th
2024 63.30% +0.40pp 80th
2023 62.90% +0.40pp 84th
2022 62.50% +0.45pp 84th
2021 62.05% +0.11pp 82nd
2020 61.95% −0.06pp 77th
2019 62.01% +0.56pp 90th
2018 61.45% +1.00pp 89th
2017 60.44% +0.46pp 98th
2016 59.99% +0.49pp 106th
2015 59.50% +0.06pp 111th
2014 59.44% +0.20pp 108th
2013 59.25% +0.23pp 114th
2012 59.01% −0.24pp 115th
2011 59.25% −0.33pp 114th
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Source: World Bank (SL.TLF.CACT.ZS)
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