Number of junior high/middle schools Japan 2015-2024, by type

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 20, 2025

In 2024, the number of public lower secondary schools in Japan amounted to around nine thousand. The number of public lower secondary schools decreased compared to around 9.6 thousand in 2015.

Number of national, public, and private lower secondary schools in Japan from 2015 to 2024

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

December 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

2015 to 2024; as of May 1 of each year

Supplementary notes

In the Japanese educational system, the lower secondary school is an equivalent Western concept of a middle school/ junior high.

Figures prior to 2024 are from the previous reporting.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Education in Japan "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Education in Japan

Overview

7

Primary and secondary schools

5

Students at primary and secondary schools

5

Long-term absentees

5

Tertiary education

5

Other institutions for learning

4

Governmental budget and expenditure

3

Household expenditure

4

Further related statistics

17

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Education in JapanSports in JapanArt and culture industry in JapanTertiary education in JapanEducational business in Japan
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.