The number of trainees that were part of the foreign technical intern training program in Japan amounted to approximately 470.7 thousand as of October 2024. While the program's official intention is to enable a knowledge transfer to workers from other countries, it has often been criticized for its harsh working conditions and lack of securing workers' rights. Despite the ongoing criticism, however, the number of trainees almost tripled within the surveyed period.
Number of foreign technical intern trainees in Japan from 2015 to 2024
(in 1,000s)
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MHLW (Japan). (January 31, 2025). Number of foreign technical intern trainees in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1120051/japan-number-foreign-technical-interns/
MHLW (Japan). "Number of foreign technical intern trainees in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s)." Chart. January 31, 2025. Statista. Accessed June 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1120051/japan-number-foreign-technical-interns/
MHLW (Japan). (2025). Number of foreign technical intern trainees in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1120051/japan-number-foreign-technical-interns/
MHLW (Japan). "Number of Foreign Technical Intern Trainees in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Jan 2025, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1120051/japan-number-foreign-technical-interns/
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