Number of permanent firefighting staff in Japan 2015-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, the total number of firefighter personnel in Japan amounted to 168,900, the highest number of the past decade. The number steadily increased throughout the years, while the total number of volunteer fire corps members steadily decreased, falling to about 746,700 in 2024.

Number of firefighting personnel in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s)

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April 2025

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Japan

Survey time period

2015 to 2024

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as of April 1 each year; not counting volunteer fire corps members

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Figures have been rounded.

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