Japan: female labor force 1973-2024| Statista

In 2024, the female labor force in Japan comprised approximately 31.6 million women, increasing from around 31.2 million in the previous year to a record high. The increase in women in the workforce contributed to the overall increase in the number of people in Japan's labor force. The number of men in the workforce saw a slight decline.

Number of women in the workforce in Japan from 1973 to 2024 (in millions)

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January 2025

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

1973 to 2024

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

The source defines the employed and unemployed population aged 15 years and older as labor force.

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