In 2024, the average number of people working in regular employment positions in Japan amounted to approximately 36.5 million people. This was the most common type of employment, followed by part-time work.
Annual average number of employees in Japan in 2024, by status of employment
(in millions)
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e-Stat (Japan). (January 31, 2025). Annual average number of employees in Japan in 2024, by status of employment (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1295902/japan-number-employees-by-work-status/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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