Japan: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 2.2 percent as of December 2024, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.4 percent. Historically, the average for Japan from July 1972 to December 2024 is 3.15 percent. The minimum of 1 percent was recorded in October 1973, while the maximum of 5.8 percent was reached in March 2003.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Bank of Japan
| Recent values | Japan: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Dec | 2.2 |
| 2024 Nov | 2.4 |
| 2024 Oct | 2.4 |
| 2024 Sep | 2.5 |
| 2024 Aug | 2.5 |
| 2024 Jul | 2.7 |
| 2024 Jun | 2.6 |
| 2024 May | 2.8 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 69.21 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 2.58 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 2.34 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 2.77 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 4.09 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 62.91 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 45.11 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 54.85 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 71.55 | 2023 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,607.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 9.69 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 68.11 | 12/2024 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 2.20 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Labor cost | 98.80 | 12/2024 | index points |