Labour force participation rate (Japan): 63.8 % in 2025, the latest available value.
35 observations from 1991 to 2025. Source: ILO.
Share of the working-age population (15+) that is either employed or actively seeking work. Measures labour-market engagement.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 63.8 % |
| 2024 | 63.4 % |
| 2023 | 62.9 % |
| 2022 | 62.5 % |
| 2021 | 62.1 % |
| 2020 | 62 % |
| 2019 | 62 % |
| 2018 | 61.5 % |
| 2017 | 60.4 % |
| 2016 | 60 % |
| 2015 | 59.5 % |
| 2014 | 59.4 % |
| 2013 | 59.3 % |
| 2012 | 59 % |
| 2011 | 59.3 % |
| 2010 | 59.6 % |
| 2009 | 59.9 % |
| 2008 | 60.2 % |
| 2007 | 60.4 % |
| 2006 | 60.4 % |
| 2005 | 60.4 % |
| 2004 | 60.4 % |
| 2003 | 60.8 % |
| 2002 | 61.2 % |
| 2001 | 62 % |
| 2000 | 62.4 % |
| 1999 | 62.9 % |
| 1998 | 63.3 % |
| 1997 | 63.7 % |
| 1996 | 63.5 % |
| 1995 | 63.4 % |
| 1994 | 63.6 % |
| 1993 | 63.8 % |
| 1992 | 64 % |
| 1991 | 63.8 % |