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Japan Labor Force Participation Rate
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The current value of the Labor Force Participation Rate in Japan is 63.1 %. The Labor Force Participation Rate in Japan increased to 63.1 % on 4/1/2024, after it was 62.8 % on 3/1/2024. From 1/1/1953 to 5/1/2024, the average GDP in Japan was 63.69 %. The all-time high was reached on 6/1/1955 with 74 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 12/1/2012 with 58.5 %.
Labor Force Participation Rate ·
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25 Years
Max
| Labor force participation rate | |
|---|---|
| 1/1/1953 | 67 % |
| 2/1/1953 | 65.3 % |
| 3/1/1953 | 69.3 % |
| 4/1/1953 | 70 % |
| 5/1/1953 | 71.6 % |
| 6/1/1953 | 72 % |
| 7/1/1953 | 71.6 % |
| 8/1/1953 | 70 % |
| 9/1/1953 | 70.2 % |
| 10/1/1953 | 72.8 % |
| 11/1/1953 | 71.3 % |
| 12/1/1953 | 68.4 % |
| 1/1/1954 | 63.4 % |
| 2/1/1954 | 64.2 % |
| 3/1/1954 | 68.4 % |
| 4/1/1954 | 70.1 % |
| 5/1/1954 | 73 % |
| 6/1/1954 | 72.5 % |
| 7/1/1954 | 72.6 % |
| 8/1/1954 | 70.8 % |
| 9/1/1954 | 70.5 % |
| 10/1/1954 | 73 % |
| 11/1/1954 | 71.2 % |
| 12/1/1954 | 68.1 % |
| 1/1/1955 | 63.7 % |
| 2/1/1955 | 65.2 % |
| 3/1/1955 | 68.9 % |
| 4/1/1955 | 71 % |
| 5/1/1955 | 73.8 % |
| 6/1/1955 | 74 % |
| 7/1/1955 | 72.9 % |
| 8/1/1955 | 71.5 % |
| 9/1/1955 | 72 % |
| 10/1/1955 | 73.9 % |
| 11/1/1955 | 72.6 % |
| 12/1/1955 | 69.8 % |
| 1/1/1956 | 65.9 % |
| 2/1/1956 | 65.8 % |
| 3/1/1956 | 69.3 % |
| 4/1/1956 | 71.2 % |
| 5/1/1956 | 73.4 % |
| 6/1/1956 | 73.9 % |
| 7/1/1956 | 72.6 % |
| 8/1/1956 | 71.1 % |
| 9/1/1956 | 70.7 % |
| 10/1/1956 | 72.4 % |
| 11/1/1956 | 71.3 % |
| 12/1/1956 | 69.1 % |
| 1/1/1957 | 66.6 % |
| 2/1/1957 | 67 % |
| 3/1/1957 | 69.6 % |
| 4/1/1957 | 71 % |
| 5/1/1957 | 72.1 % |
| 6/1/1957 | 72.7 % |
| 7/1/1957 | 72.4 % |
| 8/1/1957 | 71.5 % |
| 9/1/1957 | 71.1 % |
| 10/1/1957 | 72.7 % |
| 11/1/1957 | 71.8 % |
| 12/1/1957 | 69.1 % |
| 1/1/1958 | 65.8 % |
| 2/1/1958 | 66 % |
| 3/1/1958 | 68.8 % |
| 4/1/1958 | 69.7 % |
| 5/1/1958 | 72.3 % |
| 6/1/1958 | 72.6 % |
| 7/1/1958 | 71.2 % |
| 8/1/1958 | 70.1 % |
| 9/1/1958 | 70.1 % |
| 10/1/1958 | 71.4 % |
| 11/1/1958 | 70.2 % |
| 12/1/1958 | 68 % |
| 1/1/1959 | 65.1 % |
| 2/1/1959 | 65.1 % |
| 3/1/1959 | 67.9 % |
| 4/1/1959 | 69.7 % |
| 5/1/1959 | 71.8 % |
| 6/1/1959 | 71.6 % |
| 7/1/1959 | 70.7 % |
| 8/1/1959 | 69.7 % |
| 9/1/1959 | 69.5 % |
| 10/1/1959 | 71 % |
| 11/1/1959 | 69.6 % |
| 12/1/1959 | 66.3 % |
| 1/1/1960 | 64.1 % |
| 2/1/1960 | 65.5 % |
| 3/1/1960 | 67.7 % |
| 4/1/1960 | 69.6 % |
| 5/1/1960 | 71.4 % |
| 6/1/1960 | 71.1 % |
| 7/1/1960 | 71 % |
| 8/1/1960 | 70 % |
| 9/1/1960 | 70.8 % |
| 10/1/1960 | 71.2 % |
| 11/1/1960 | 69.7 % |
| 12/1/1960 | 67.7 % |
| 1/1/1961 | 65.4 % |
| 2/1/1961 | 65.7 % |
| 3/1/1961 | 68.1 % |
| 4/1/1961 | 69.9 % |
| 5/1/1961 | 71.2 % |
| 6/1/1961 | 70.4 % |
| 7/1/1961 | 70.6 % |
| 8/1/1961 | 69.4 % |
| 9/1/1961 | 70.2 % |
| 10/1/1961 | 70.8 % |
| 11/1/1961 | 69.8 % |
| 12/1/1961 | 67.5 % |
| 1/1/1962 | 64.8 % |
| 2/1/1962 | 65.2 % |
| 3/1/1962 | 67.3 % |
| 4/1/1962 | 69.2 % |
| 5/1/1962 | 70.6 % |
| 6/1/1962 | 70.3 % |
| 7/1/1962 | 69.6 % |
| 8/1/1962 | 69.3 % |
| 9/1/1962 | 69.3 % |
| 10/1/1962 | 69.6 % |
| 11/1/1962 | 68.1 % |
| 12/1/1962 | 66.3 % |
| 1/1/1963 | 62.1 % |
| 2/1/1963 | 63.8 % |
| 3/1/1963 | 66.7 % |
| 4/1/1963 | 68 % |
| 5/1/1963 | 69.2 % |
| 6/1/1963 | 68.8 % |
| 7/1/1963 | 68.5 % |
| 8/1/1963 | 68 % |
| 9/1/1963 | 68.3 % |
| 10/1/1963 | 68.7 % |
| 11/1/1963 | 67.2 % |
| 12/1/1963 | 65.2 % |
| 1/1/1964 | 63.2 % |
| 2/1/1964 | 62.8 % |
| 3/1/1964 | 65.5 % |
| 4/1/1964 | 67.2 % |
| 5/1/1964 | 68.4 % |
| 6/1/1964 | 67.9 % |
| 7/1/1964 | 67.5 % |
| 8/1/1964 | 66.7 % |
| 9/1/1964 | 66.9 % |
| 10/1/1964 | 67.6 % |
| 11/1/1964 | 66 % |
| 12/1/1964 | 63.8 % |
| 1/1/1965 | 62.3 % |
| 2/1/1965 | 62.5 % |
| 3/1/1965 | 64.7 % |
| 4/1/1965 | 66.4 % |
| 5/1/1965 | 67.4 % |
| 6/1/1965 | 67.6 % |
| 7/1/1965 | 67 % |
| 8/1/1965 | 66.6 % |
| 9/1/1965 | 66.9 % |
| 10/1/1965 | 67.2 % |
| 11/1/1965 | 65.7 % |
| 12/1/1965 | 63.9 % |
| 1/1/1966 | 62.5 % |
| 2/1/1966 | 62.8 % |
| 3/1/1966 | 65 % |
| 4/1/1966 | 66.6 % |
| 5/1/1966 | 67.7 % |
| 6/1/1966 | 67.9 % |
| 7/1/1966 | 67.5 % |
| 8/1/1966 | 66.6 % |
| 9/1/1966 | 66.5 % |
| 10/1/1966 | 67.1 % |
| 11/1/1966 | 65.6 % |
| 12/1/1966 | 63.8 % |
| 1/1/1967 | 62.2 % |
| 2/1/1967 | 62.4 % |
| 3/1/1967 | 65.3 % |
| 4/1/1967 | 66.6 % |
| 5/1/1967 | 68.1 % |
| 6/1/1967 | 68.6 % |
| 7/1/1967 | 67.9 % |
| 8/1/1967 | 66.7 % |
| 9/1/1967 | 66.5 % |
| 10/1/1967 | 66.4 % |
| 11/1/1967 | 66.1 % |
| 12/1/1967 | 64.3 % |
| 1/1/1968 | 63 % |
| 2/1/1968 | 62.5 % |
| 3/1/1968 | 65 % |
| 4/1/1968 | 66.8 % |
| 5/1/1968 | 67.8 % |
| 6/1/1968 | 67.9 % |
| 7/1/1968 | 67.3 % |
| 8/1/1968 | 67 % |
| 9/1/1968 | 66.7 % |
| 10/1/1968 | 66.8 % |
| 11/1/1968 | 66.1 % |
| 12/1/1968 | 64.1 % |
| 1/1/1969 | 62.7 % |
| 2/1/1969 | 62.6 % |
| 3/1/1969 | 64.8 % |
| 4/1/1969 | 66.4 % |
| 5/1/1969 | 67.4 % |
| 6/1/1969 | 67.2 % |
| 7/1/1969 | 66.8 % |
| 8/1/1969 | 66.3 % |
| 9/1/1969 | 66.6 % |
| 10/1/1969 | 66.3 % |
| 11/1/1969 | 65.1 % |
| 12/1/1969 | 63.9 % |
| 1/1/1970 | 62.7 % |
| 2/1/1970 | 62.7 % |
| 3/1/1970 | 64.8 % |
| 4/1/1970 | 66.3 % |
| 5/1/1970 | 66.9 % |
| 6/1/1970 | 67 % |
| 7/1/1970 | 66.9 % |
| 8/1/1970 | 66 % |
| 9/1/1970 | 66.3 % |
| 10/1/1970 | 66 % |
| 11/1/1970 | 64.8 % |
| 12/1/1970 | 63.8 % |
| 1/1/1971 | 62.8 % |
| 2/1/1971 | 62.8 % |
| 3/1/1971 | 65.1 % |
| 4/1/1971 | 65.9 % |
| 5/1/1971 | 66.4 % |
| 6/1/1971 | 66.5 % |
| 7/1/1971 | 66.2 % |
| 8/1/1971 | 65.6 % |
| 9/1/1971 | 65.2 % |
| 10/1/1971 | 65.3 % |
| 11/1/1971 | 64.8 % |
| 12/1/1971 | 63.4 % |
| 1/1/1972 | 62.6 % |
| 2/1/1972 | 62.5 % |
| 3/1/1972 | 63.8 % |
| 4/1/1972 | 64.8 % |
| 5/1/1972 | 65.5 % |
| 6/1/1972 | 65.4 % |
| 7/1/1972 | 65.4 % |
| 8/1/1972 | 65 % |
| 9/1/1972 | 64.9 % |
| 10/1/1972 | 65.2 % |
| 11/1/1972 | 64.2 % |
| 12/1/1972 | 63.5 % |
| 1/1/1973 | 63 % |
| 2/1/1973 | 63.2 % |
| 3/1/1973 | 64.1 % |
| 4/1/1973 | 64.8 % |
| 5/1/1973 | 65.3 % |
| 6/1/1973 | 65.8 % |
| 7/1/1973 | 65.7 % |
| 8/1/1973 | 64.9 % |
| 9/1/1973 | 65.1 % |
| 10/1/1973 | 66.1 % |
| 11/1/1973 | 64.9 % |
| 12/1/1973 | 62.8 % |
| 1/1/1974 | 61.9 % |
| 2/1/1974 | 62.3 % |
| 3/1/1974 | 63.5 % |
| 4/1/1974 | 64.4 % |
| 5/1/1974 | 64.9 % |
| 6/1/1974 | 64.9 % |
| 7/1/1974 | 64.2 % |
| 8/1/1974 | 64.1 % |
| 9/1/1974 | 64 % |
| 10/1/1974 | 64.3 % |
| 11/1/1974 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1974 | 62.1 % |
| 1/1/1975 | 60.9 % |
| 2/1/1975 | 61.1 % |
| 3/1/1975 | 62.2 % |
| 4/1/1975 | 63 % |
| 5/1/1975 | 64.2 % |
| 6/1/1975 | 64.4 % |
| 7/1/1975 | 64.2 % |
| 8/1/1975 | 63.7 % |
| 9/1/1975 | 63.7 % |
| 10/1/1975 | 63.7 % |
| 11/1/1975 | 63 % |
| 12/1/1975 | 62.4 % |
| 1/1/1976 | 61.2 % |
| 2/1/1976 | 61.3 % |
| 3/1/1976 | 62.5 % |
| 4/1/1976 | 63.2 % |
| 5/1/1976 | 63.7 % |
| 6/1/1976 | 63.9 % |
| 7/1/1976 | 63.9 % |
| 8/1/1976 | 63.7 % |
| 9/1/1976 | 63.6 % |
| 10/1/1976 | 63.5 % |
| 11/1/1976 | 62.9 % |
| 12/1/1976 | 62.2 % |
| 1/1/1977 | 61.2 % |
| 2/1/1977 | 61.1 % |
| 3/1/1977 | 62.3 % |
| 4/1/1977 | 63.5 % |
| 5/1/1977 | 64.3 % |
| 6/1/1977 | 64.3 % |
| 7/1/1977 | 64.3 % |
| 8/1/1977 | 63.8 % |
| 9/1/1977 | 63.8 % |
| 10/1/1977 | 63.5 % |
| 11/1/1977 | 63.2 % |
| 12/1/1977 | 62.6 % |
| 1/1/1978 | 61.2 % |
| 2/1/1978 | 61.5 % |
| 3/1/1978 | 62.5 % |
| 4/1/1978 | 63.6 % |
| 5/1/1978 | 64.9 % |
| 6/1/1978 | 65.1 % |
| 7/1/1978 | 64.3 % |
| 8/1/1978 | 63.8 % |
| 9/1/1978 | 63.9 % |
| 10/1/1978 | 63.9 % |
| 11/1/1978 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1978 | 62.7 % |
| 1/1/1979 | 61.8 % |
| 2/1/1979 | 61.5 % |
| 3/1/1979 | 62.4 % |
| 4/1/1979 | 63.7 % |
| 5/1/1979 | 64.6 % |
| 6/1/1979 | 64.7 % |
| 7/1/1979 | 64.5 % |
| 8/1/1979 | 64.2 % |
| 9/1/1979 | 63.8 % |
| 10/1/1979 | 63.9 % |
| 11/1/1979 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1979 | 62.5 % |
| 1/1/1980 | 61.3 % |
| 2/1/1980 | 61.3 % |
| 3/1/1980 | 62.3 % |
| 4/1/1980 | 63.7 % |
| 5/1/1980 | 64.1 % |
| 6/1/1980 | 64.5 % |
| 7/1/1980 | 64.4 % |
| 8/1/1980 | 64 % |
| 9/1/1980 | 64 % |
| 10/1/1980 | 63.7 % |
| 11/1/1980 | 63.2 % |
| 12/1/1980 | 62.4 % |
| 1/1/1981 | 61.5 % |
| 2/1/1981 | 61.5 % |
| 3/1/1981 | 62.6 % |
| 4/1/1981 | 64 % |
| 5/1/1981 | 64.2 % |
| 6/1/1981 | 64.4 % |
| 7/1/1981 | 64.1 % |
| 8/1/1981 | 63.8 % |
| 9/1/1981 | 63.8 % |
| 10/1/1981 | 63.7 % |
| 11/1/1981 | 63.3 % |
| 12/1/1981 | 62.6 % |
| 1/1/1982 | 61.5 % |
| 2/1/1982 | 61.6 % |
| 3/1/1982 | 62.7 % |
| 4/1/1982 | 63.9 % |
| 5/1/1982 | 64.5 % |
| 6/1/1982 | 64.3 % |
| 7/1/1982 | 63.8 % |
| 8/1/1982 | 63.6 % |
| 9/1/1982 | 63.7 % |
| 10/1/1982 | 63.9 % |
| 11/1/1982 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1982 | 63 % |
| 1/1/1983 | 62.4 % |
| 2/1/1983 | 62.3 % |
| 3/1/1983 | 63.1 % |
| 4/1/1983 | 64.3 % |
| 5/1/1983 | 64.9 % |
| 6/1/1983 | 64.9 % |
| 7/1/1983 | 64.5 % |
| 8/1/1983 | 64.2 % |
| 9/1/1983 | 64.3 % |
| 10/1/1983 | 64.3 % |
| 11/1/1983 | 63.6 % |
| 12/1/1983 | 62.6 % |
| 1/1/1984 | 61.6 % |
| 2/1/1984 | 61.7 % |
| 3/1/1984 | 62.7 % |
| 4/1/1984 | 64 % |
| 5/1/1984 | 64.3 % |
| 6/1/1984 | 64.5 % |
| 7/1/1984 | 64.1 % |
| 8/1/1984 | 63.8 % |
| 9/1/1984 | 64.3 % |
| 10/1/1984 | 64.1 % |
| 11/1/1984 | 63.5 % |
| 12/1/1984 | 62.4 % |
| 1/1/1985 | 61.7 % |
| 2/1/1985 | 61.7 % |
| 3/1/1985 | 62.4 % |
| 4/1/1985 | 63.6 % |
| 5/1/1985 | 64 % |
| 6/1/1985 | 63.8 % |
| 7/1/1985 | 63.7 % |
| 8/1/1985 | 63.3 % |
| 9/1/1985 | 63.6 % |
| 10/1/1985 | 63.5 % |
| 11/1/1985 | 62.9 % |
| 12/1/1985 | 61.7 % |
| 1/1/1986 | 61.4 % |
| 2/1/1986 | 61.4 % |
| 3/1/1986 | 62.2 % |
| 4/1/1986 | 63.5 % |
| 5/1/1986 | 63.5 % |
| 6/1/1986 | 63.6 % |
| 7/1/1986 | 63.7 % |
| 8/1/1986 | 63.4 % |
| 9/1/1986 | 63.3 % |
| 10/1/1986 | 63.2 % |
| 11/1/1986 | 62.6 % |
| 12/1/1986 | 61.8 % |
| 1/1/1987 | 61 % |
| 2/1/1987 | 60.9 % |
| 3/1/1987 | 61.9 % |
| 4/1/1987 | 63.2 % |
| 5/1/1987 | 63.6 % |
| 6/1/1987 | 63.5 % |
| 7/1/1987 | 63.2 % |
| 8/1/1987 | 63.2 % |
| 9/1/1987 | 63 % |
| 10/1/1987 | 62.9 % |
| 11/1/1987 | 62.6 % |
| 12/1/1987 | 62 % |
| 1/1/1988 | 61.2 % |
| 2/1/1988 | 61 % |
| 3/1/1988 | 61.9 % |
| 4/1/1988 | 63.2 % |
| 5/1/1988 | 63.7 % |
| 6/1/1988 | 63.5 % |
| 7/1/1988 | 63.5 % |
| 8/1/1988 | 63.1 % |
| 9/1/1988 | 62.9 % |
| 10/1/1988 | 62.8 % |
| 11/1/1988 | 62.5 % |
| 12/1/1988 | 61.9 % |
| 1/1/1989 | 61 % |
| 2/1/1989 | 61.2 % |
| 3/1/1989 | 62 % |
| 4/1/1989 | 63.3 % |
| 5/1/1989 | 63.8 % |
| 6/1/1989 | 63.9 % |
| 7/1/1989 | 63.9 % |
| 8/1/1989 | 63.4 % |
| 9/1/1989 | 63.2 % |
| 10/1/1989 | 63.2 % |
| 11/1/1989 | 62.9 % |
| 12/1/1989 | 62.5 % |
| 1/1/1990 | 61.5 % |
| 2/1/1990 | 61.7 % |
| 3/1/1990 | 62.6 % |
| 4/1/1990 | 63.6 % |
| 5/1/1990 | 64.2 % |
| 6/1/1990 | 64.1 % |
| 7/1/1990 | 64 % |
| 8/1/1990 | 63.5 % |
| 9/1/1990 | 63.9 % |
| 10/1/1990 | 63.8 % |
| 11/1/1990 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1990 | 62.8 % |
| 1/1/1991 | 62.1 % |
| 2/1/1991 | 62.2 % |
| 3/1/1991 | 63.1 % |
| 4/1/1991 | 64 % |
| 5/1/1991 | 64.6 % |
| 6/1/1991 | 64.8 % |
| 7/1/1991 | 64.5 % |
| 8/1/1991 | 64.3 % |
| 9/1/1991 | 64.3 % |
| 10/1/1991 | 64 % |
| 11/1/1991 | 63.9 % |
| 12/1/1991 | 63.5 % |
| 1/1/1992 | 62.5 % |
| 2/1/1992 | 62.9 % |
| 3/1/1992 | 63.4 % |
| 4/1/1992 | 64.2 % |
| 5/1/1992 | 64.8 % |
| 6/1/1992 | 64.7 % |
| 7/1/1992 | 64.3 % |
| 8/1/1992 | 64.3 % |
| 9/1/1992 | 64.3 % |
| 10/1/1992 | 64.4 % |
| 11/1/1992 | 64.2 % |
| 12/1/1992 | 63.7 % |
| 1/1/1993 | 62.4 % |
| 2/1/1993 | 62.3 % |
| 3/1/1993 | 63 % |
| 4/1/1993 | 64 % |
| 5/1/1993 | 64.6 % |
| 6/1/1993 | 64.6 % |
| 7/1/1993 | 64.4 % |
| 8/1/1993 | 64.2 % |
| 9/1/1993 | 64.1 % |
| 10/1/1993 | 64.2 % |
| 11/1/1993 | 64 % |
| 12/1/1993 | 63.5 % |
| 1/1/1994 | 62.5 % |
| 2/1/1994 | 62.4 % |
| 3/1/1994 | 63.1 % |
| 4/1/1994 | 64.2 % |
| 5/1/1994 | 64.6 % |
| 6/1/1994 | 64.5 % |
| 7/1/1994 | 64.2 % |
| 8/1/1994 | 64 % |
| 9/1/1994 | 63.9 % |
| 10/1/1994 | 63.8 % |
| 11/1/1994 | 63.4 % |
| 12/1/1994 | 62.9 % |
| 1/1/1995 | 62.2 % |
| 2/1/1995 | 62.1 % |
| 3/1/1995 | 62.9 % |
| 4/1/1995 | 63.8 % |
| 5/1/1995 | 64.1 % |
| 6/1/1995 | 64.3 % |
| 7/1/1995 | 64.2 % |
| 8/1/1995 | 63.8 % |
| 9/1/1995 | 64.1 % |
| 10/1/1995 | 63.7 % |
| 11/1/1995 | 63.1 % |
| 12/1/1995 | 62.8 % |
| 1/1/1996 | 62.1 % |
| 2/1/1996 | 61.9 % |
| 3/1/1996 | 62.8 % |
| 4/1/1996 | 63.8 % |
| 5/1/1996 | 64.1 % |
| 6/1/1996 | 64.5 % |
| 7/1/1996 | 64.5 % |
| 8/1/1996 | 64 % |
| 9/1/1996 | 64.1 % |
| 10/1/1996 | 63.9 % |
| 11/1/1996 | 63.3 % |
| 12/1/1996 | 62.9 % |
| 1/1/1997 | 62.5 % |
| 2/1/1997 | 62.5 % |
| 3/1/1997 | 63.2 % |
| 4/1/1997 | 64 % |
| 5/1/1997 | 64.5 % |
| 6/1/1997 | 64.8 % |
| 7/1/1997 | 64.5 % |
| 8/1/1997 | 64 % |
| 9/1/1997 | 64 % |
| 10/1/1997 | 63.9 % |
| 11/1/1997 | 63.2 % |
| 12/1/1997 | 63 % |
| 1/1/1998 | 62.6 % |
| 2/1/1998 | 62.2 % |
| 3/1/1998 | 62.9 % |
| 4/1/1998 | 63.7 % |
| 5/1/1998 | 64.3 % |
| 6/1/1998 | 64.3 % |
| 7/1/1998 | 63.8 % |
| 8/1/1998 | 63.7 % |
| 9/1/1998 | 63.5 % |
| 10/1/1998 | 63.4 % |
| 11/1/1998 | 62.9 % |
| 12/1/1998 | 62.5 % |
| 1/1/1999 | 62 % |
| 2/1/1999 | 61.8 % |
| 3/1/1999 | 62.5 % |
| 4/1/1999 | 63.2 % |
| 5/1/1999 | 63.7 % |
| 6/1/1999 | 63.5 % |
| 7/1/1999 | 63.2 % |
| 8/1/1999 | 63.3 % |
| 9/1/1999 | 63.3 % |
| 10/1/1999 | 63.1 % |
| 11/1/1999 | 62.7 % |
| 12/1/1999 | 62.1 % |
| 1/1/2000 | 61.6 % |
| 2/1/2000 | 61.4 % |
| 3/1/2000 | 61.9 % |
| 4/1/2000 | 62.7 % |
| 5/1/2000 | 63.1 % |
| 6/1/2000 | 63 % |
| 7/1/2000 | 62.8 % |
| 8/1/2000 | 62.7 % |
| 9/1/2000 | 62.7 % |
| 10/1/2000 | 62.8 % |
| 11/1/2000 | 62.7 % |
| 12/1/2000 | 62 % |
| 1/1/2001 | 61.4 % |
| 2/1/2001 | 61.5 % |
| 3/1/2001 | 61.8 % |
| 4/1/2001 | 62.4 % |
| 5/1/2001 | 62.7 % |
| 6/1/2001 | 62.5 % |
| 7/1/2001 | 62.3 % |
| 8/1/2001 | 62.3 % |
| 9/1/2001 | 62 % |
| 10/1/2001 | 62 % |
| 11/1/2001 | 62.1 % |
| 12/1/2001 | 61.4 % |
| 1/1/2002 | 60.6 % |
| 2/1/2002 | 60.5 % |
| 3/1/2002 | 61.2 % |
| 4/1/2002 | 61.5 % |
| 5/1/2002 | 61.6 % |
| 6/1/2002 | 61.7 % |
| 7/1/2002 | 61.6 % |
| 8/1/2002 | 61.6 % |
| 9/1/2002 | 61.4 % |
| 10/1/2002 | 61.3 % |
| 11/1/2002 | 61.1 % |
| 12/1/2002 | 60.6 % |
| 1/1/2003 | 60 % |
| 2/1/2003 | 59.8 % |
| 3/1/2003 | 60.7 % |
| 4/1/2003 | 61.1 % |
| 5/1/2003 | 61.5 % |
| 6/1/2003 | 61.7 % |
| 7/1/2003 | 61.3 % |
| 8/1/2003 | 61 % |
| 9/1/2003 | 61 % |
| 10/1/2003 | 60.8 % |
| 11/1/2003 | 60.6 % |
| 12/1/2003 | 60.2 % |
| 1/1/2004 | 59.6 % |
| 2/1/2004 | 59.6 % |
| 3/1/2004 | 60.2 % |
| 4/1/2004 | 60.8 % |
| 5/1/2004 | 61 % |
| 6/1/2004 | 60.9 % |
| 7/1/2004 | 60.9 % |
| 8/1/2004 | 61.1 % |
| 9/1/2004 | 60.8 % |
| 10/1/2004 | 60.6 % |
| 11/1/2004 | 60.1 % |
| 12/1/2004 | 59.8 % |
| 1/1/2005 | 59.6 % |
| 2/1/2005 | 59.4 % |
| 3/1/2005 | 59.7 % |
| 4/1/2005 | 60.6 % |
| 5/1/2005 | 61.2 % |
| 6/1/2005 | 60.9 % |
| 7/1/2005 | 60.9 % |
| 8/1/2005 | 60.8 % |
| 9/1/2005 | 61 % |
| 10/1/2005 | 60.9 % |
| 11/1/2005 | 60.2 % |
| 12/1/2005 | 59.8 % |
| 1/1/2006 | 59.6 % |
| 2/1/2006 | 59.5 % |
| 3/1/2006 | 59.9 % |
| 4/1/2006 | 60.5 % |
| 5/1/2006 | 61.1 % |
| 6/1/2006 | 60.9 % |
| 7/1/2006 | 60.7 % |
| 8/1/2006 | 60.8 % |
| 9/1/2006 | 60.9 % |
| 10/1/2006 | 60.9 % |
| 11/1/2006 | 60.4 % |
| 12/1/2006 | 59.9 % |
| 1/1/2007 | 59.3 % |
| 2/1/2007 | 59.6 % |
| 3/1/2007 | 60.1 % |
| 4/1/2007 | 60.8 % |
| 5/1/2007 | 61.2 % |
| 6/1/2007 | 61 % |
| 7/1/2007 | 60.6 % |
| 8/1/2007 | 60.6 % |
| 9/1/2007 | 60.6 % |
| 10/1/2007 | 60.6 % |
| 11/1/2007 | 60.4 % |
| 12/1/2007 | 60 % |
| 1/1/2008 | 59.5 % |
| 2/1/2008 | 59.4 % |
| 3/1/2008 | 59.8 % |
| 4/1/2008 | 60.7 % |
| 5/1/2008 | 61.1 % |
| 6/1/2008 | 60.8 % |
| 7/1/2008 | 60.3 % |
| 8/1/2008 | 60.4 % |
| 9/1/2008 | 60.3 % |
| 10/1/2008 | 60.1 % |
| 11/1/2008 | 60.1 % |
| 12/1/2008 | 59.7 % |
| 1/1/2009 | 59.5 % |
| 2/1/2009 | 59.4 % |
| 3/1/2009 | 59.6 % |
| 4/1/2009 | 60.4 % |
| 5/1/2009 | 60.5 % |
| 6/1/2009 | 60.2 % |
| 7/1/2009 | 60 % |
| 8/1/2009 | 60.2 % |
| 9/1/2009 | 60.2 % |
| 10/1/2009 | 59.8 % |
| 11/1/2009 | 59.6 % |
| 12/1/2009 | 59.2 % |
| 1/1/2010 | 59.2 % |
| 2/1/2010 | 58.9 % |
| 3/1/2010 | 59.4 % |
| 4/1/2010 | 60 % |
| 5/1/2010 | 60.1 % |
| 6/1/2010 | 59.9 % |
| 7/1/2010 | 59.7 % |
| 8/1/2010 | 59.9 % |
| 9/1/2010 | 60.2 % |
| 10/1/2010 | 59.9 % |
| 11/1/2010 | 59.4 % |
| 12/1/2010 | 59.1 % |
| 1/1/2011 | 59 % |
| 2/1/2011 | 59 % |
| 3/1/2011 | 59 % |
| 4/1/2011 | 59.6 % |
| 5/1/2011 | 59.7 % |
| 6/1/2011 | 59.5 % |
| 7/1/2011 | 59.3 % |
| 8/1/2011 | 59.2 % |
| 9/1/2011 | 59.4 % |
| 10/1/2011 | 59.4 % |
| 11/1/2011 | 59.2 % |
| 12/1/2011 | 58.9 % |
| 1/1/2012 | 58.6 % |
| 2/1/2012 | 58.7 % |
| 3/1/2012 | 58.7 % |
| 4/1/2012 | 59.4 % |
| 5/1/2012 | 59.5 % |
| 6/1/2012 | 59.4 % |
| 7/1/2012 | 59.2 % |
| 8/1/2012 | 59.1 % |
| 9/1/2012 | 59.3 % |
| 10/1/2012 | 59.4 % |
| 11/1/2012 | 59.1 % |
| 12/1/2012 | 58.5 % |
| 1/1/2013 | 58.6 % |
| 2/1/2013 | 58.8 % |
| 3/1/2013 | 58.9 % |
| 4/1/2013 | 59.6 % |
| 5/1/2013 | 59.7 % |
| 6/1/2013 | 59.4 % |
| 7/1/2013 | 59.2 % |
| 8/1/2013 | 59.4 % |
| 9/1/2013 | 59.7 % |
| 10/1/2013 | 59.8 % |
| 11/1/2013 | 59.7 % |
| 12/1/2013 | 59 % |
| 1/1/2014 | 58.7 % |
| 2/1/2014 | 58.8 % |
| 3/1/2014 | 59.1 % |
| 4/1/2014 | 59.5 % |
| 5/1/2014 | 59.9 % |
| 6/1/2014 | 59.9 % |
| 7/1/2014 | 59.6 % |
| 8/1/2014 | 59.5 % |
| 9/1/2014 | 59.9 % |
| 10/1/2014 | 59.7 % |
| 11/1/2014 | 59.4 % |
| 12/1/2014 | 59.3 % |
| 1/1/2015 | 59 % |
| 2/1/2015 | 59.1 % |
| 3/1/2015 | 59.1 % |
| 4/1/2015 | 59.4 % |
| 5/1/2015 | 59.8 % |
| 6/1/2015 | 60 % |
| 7/1/2015 | 59.6 % |
| 8/1/2015 | 59.6 % |
| 9/1/2015 | 60.2 % |
| 10/1/2015 | 59.9 % |
| 11/1/2015 | 59.4 % |
| 12/1/2015 | 59.5 % |
| 1/1/2016 | 59.7 % |
| 2/1/2016 | 59.3 % |
| 3/1/2016 | 59.2 % |
| 4/1/2016 | 59.8 % |
| 5/1/2016 | 60.1 % |
| 6/1/2016 | 60.5 % |
| 7/1/2016 | 60.3 % |
| 8/1/2016 | 60.3 % |
| 9/1/2016 | 60.5 % |
| 10/1/2016 | 60.4 % |
| 11/1/2016 | 60 % |
| 12/1/2016 | 60.1 % |
| 1/1/2017 | 60 % |
| 2/1/2017 | 59.6 % |
| 3/1/2017 | 59.6 % |
| 4/1/2017 | 60.3 % |
| 5/1/2017 | 60.8 % |
| 6/1/2017 | 61 % |
| 7/1/2017 | 60.8 % |
| 8/1/2017 | 60.9 % |
| 9/1/2017 | 61.1 % |
| 10/1/2017 | 60.8 % |
| 11/1/2017 | 60.6 % |
| 12/1/2017 | 60.5 % |
| 1/1/2018 | 60.5 % |
| 2/1/2018 | 60.8 % |
| 3/1/2018 | 61.2 % |
| 4/1/2018 | 61.7 % |
| 5/1/2018 | 61.7 % |
| 6/1/2018 | 61.7 % |
| 7/1/2018 | 61.5 % |
| 8/1/2018 | 61.7 % |
| 9/1/2018 | 61.9 % |
| 10/1/2018 | 62 % |
| 11/1/2018 | 61.9 % |
| 12/1/2018 | 61.4 % |
| 1/1/2019 | 61.2 % |
| 2/1/2019 | 61.4 % |
| 3/1/2019 | 61.9 % |
| 4/1/2019 | 62.1 % |
| 5/1/2019 | 62.2 % |
| 6/1/2019 | 62.3 % |
| 7/1/2019 | 62.1 % |
| 8/1/2019 | 62.3 % |
| 9/1/2019 | 62.5 % |
| 10/1/2019 | 62.6 % |
| 11/1/2019 | 62.3 % |
| 12/1/2019 | 62.1 % |
| 1/1/2020 | 61.8 % |
| 2/1/2020 | 61.8 % |
| 3/1/2020 | 62 % |
| 4/1/2020 | 61.5 % |
| 5/1/2020 | 61.8 % |
| 6/1/2020 | 61.9 % |
| 7/1/2020 | 61.8 % |
| 8/1/2020 | 62.1 % |
| 9/1/2020 | 62.2 % |
| 10/1/2020 | 62.4 % |
| 11/1/2020 | 62.3 % |
| 12/1/2020 | 62 % |
| 1/1/2021 | 61.8 % |
| 2/1/2021 | 61.9 % |
| 3/1/2021 | 61.9 % |
| 4/1/2021 | 62.2 % |
| 5/1/2021 | 62.2 % |
| 6/1/2021 | 62.4 % |
| 7/1/2021 | 62.5 % |
| 8/1/2021 | 62.4 % |
| 9/1/2021 | 62.3 % |
| 10/1/2021 | 62 % |
| 11/1/2021 | 62 % |
| 12/1/2021 | 61.9 % |
| 1/1/2022 | 61.7 % |
| 2/1/2022 | 61.8 % |
| 3/1/2022 | 62.1 % |
| 4/1/2022 | 62.6 % |
| 5/1/2022 | 62.7 % |
| 6/1/2022 | 63 % |
| 7/1/2022 | 62.9 % |
| 8/1/2022 | 62.9 % |
| 9/1/2022 | 63 % |
| 10/1/2022 | 62.8 % |
| 11/1/2022 | 62.4 % |
| 12/1/2022 | 62.3 % |
| 1/1/2023 | 62.2 % |
| 2/1/2023 | 62.1 % |
| 3/1/2023 | 62.6 % |
| 4/1/2023 | 62.9 % |
| 5/1/2023 | 62.9 % |
| 6/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 63.3 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 62.8 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 62.6 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 62.8 % |
| 3/1/2024 | 62.8 % |
| 4/1/2024 | 63.1 % |
Labor Force Participation Rate History
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | 63.1 % |
| 3/1/2024 | 62.8 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 62.8 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 62.6 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 62.8 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 63.3 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 63.1 % |
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|---|---|---|---|
🇯🇵 Employed persons | 67.61 M | 67.51 M | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Employment rate | 61.4 % | 61.2 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Full-time employment | 23.77 M | 23.009 M | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Job Opportunities | 836,938 | 832,062 | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Minimum Wages | 1,002 JPY/Hour | 961 JPY/Hour | Annually |
🇯🇵 Overtime Compensation YoY | -0.6 % | -0.5 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Part-time work | 7.693 M | 7.729 M | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Population | 124.3 M | 124.95 M | Annually |
🇯🇵 Productivity | 97.1 points | 103.7 points | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Ratio of Jobs to Applications | 1.24 | 1.26 | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Real Earnings Excluding Bonuses | 1.1 % | -1.3 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Real Earnings Including Bonuses | -0.1 % | -0.8 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Retirement Age Men | 64 Years | 64 Years | Annually |
🇯🇵 Retirement Age Women | 64 Years | 64 Years | Annually |
🇯🇵 Unemployed Persons | 1.68 M | 1.72 M | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Unemployment Rate | 2.4 % | 2.5 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Wage Growth | 2.1 % | 1 % | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Wages | 332,301 JPY/Month | 339,957 JPY/Month | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Wages in Manufacturing | 354,182 JPY/Month | 354,079 JPY/Month | Monthly |
🇯🇵 Youth Unemployment Rate | 4 % | 4.1 % | Monthly |
The Labor Force Participation Rate is calculated by dividing the number of individuals who are either employed or actively seeking employment by the total working-age population.
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What is Labor Force Participation Rate?
The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a critical economic indicator that sheds light on the active engagement of the working-age population in a country's labor market. At EulerPool, we specialize in the analysis and presentation of macroeconomic data, providing professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the requisite tools to make informed decisions. Understanding the LFPR is essential for evaluating the health of an economy, assessing labor market dynamics, and devising strategies for sustainable economic growth. The LFPR measures the proportion of the population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. This includes individuals within the working-age group, typically defined as those aged 15 to 64, though this range can vary based on national standards. By including both the employed and the unemployed who are actively job-seeking, this metric provides a more comprehensive view of labor market engagement than employment rates alone. Variations in the LFPR are influenced by a multitude of factors including economic conditions, demographic trends, educational attainment, cultural norms, and government policies. During periods of economic growth, the LFPR tends to increase as job opportunities expand and more individuals are incentivized to join the workforce. Conversely, during economic downturns, the LFPR may decline as discouraged workers exit the labor market after unsuccessful job searches. Demographic changes play a significant role in shaping the LFPR. For instance, aging populations in many advanced economies are leading to a natural decline in the participation rate. As the proportion of the elderly increases, a smaller share of the population remains within the working-age bracket, thereby reducing the overall participation rate. On the other hand, countries with younger populations or growing immigrant communities may experience rising participation rates. Education and skills training are vital in influencing the LFPR. Higher levels of education often correlate with higher labor force participation, as individuals with advanced skills are more likely to find employment and remain active in the labor market. In contrast, those with limited education or outdated skills may struggle to find employment, thus lowering the participation rate. Cultural norms and family responsibilities also impact labor force participation. In many societies, gender roles and cultural expectations can influence labor market behavior significantly. For example, caregiving responsibilities, particularly for children or elderly family members, often fall disproportionately on women, affecting their ability to participate in the labor force. Policies that promote work-life balance, such as affordable childcare and parental leave, can help mitigate these challenges and encourage higher participation rates. Government policies and labor market regulations also have a profound effect on the LFPR. Policies that promote job creation, support skills development, and provide unemployment benefits can enhance labor market participation. On the other hand, stringent labor laws or high taxation on employment can sometimes disincentivize both employers and employees, thereby reducing the participation rate. At EulerPool, our commitment to presenting accurate and timely macroeconomic data means that we meticulously track and analyze LFPR trends across different nations and regions. Our platform offers users the ability to examine historical data, compare participation rates across countries, and identify underlying patterns and correlations. This depth of analysis is crucial for policymakers looking to implement effective labor market interventions and for businesses planning their workforce strategies. Understanding the significance of the LFPR extends beyond merely tracking the number of people in the labor market; it provides insights into the economic potential and challenges faced by a country. A high LFPR might suggest a robust labor market with ample job opportunities and strong economic engagement. However, it's also important to scrutinize the quality of employment and the distribution of opportunities. A high participation rate in low-wage or precarious jobs may not equate to positive economic outcomes for the labor force. Conversely, a low LFPR can signal underutilized human capital, which poses both a challenge and an opportunity for economic development. Identifying the barriers that keep individuals out of the labor market, such as inadequate education, health issues, or systemic discrimination, is essential for tapping into this potential. Effective policies aimed at removing these barriers can significantly boost the LFPR, contributing to economic growth and social inclusion. Moreover, the LFPR is a valuable indicator for long-term economic planning. For instance, anticipating future labor market needs and potential shortages can help governments and businesses prepare by investing in education, training programs, and technologies that enhance productivity. As the global economy evolves, shifts towards more technologically advanced industries will require a labor force that is adaptable and proficient in relevant skills. In conclusion, the Labor Force Participation Rate is a multifaceted indicator that offers critical insights into the functioning and health of an economy. At EulerPool, our goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the LFPR through detailed data analysis and presentation. By doing so, we aim to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and businesses. Understanding and interpreting LFPR trends can help address labor market challenges, optimize economic strategies, and foster inclusive growth, ultimately contributing to the overall resilience and prosperity of the economy.