Japan: female employment rate by age 1973-2021

In 2021, around 80.5 percent of the female population aged 25 to 34 years in Japan were employed. The employment rate of women aged 65 and older increased to over 18 percent, representing the two-year consecutive highest point during the last 30 years.

Employment rate of women in Japan from 1973 to 2021, by age group

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Release date

February 2022

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

1973 to 2021

Supplementary notes

*Figures are based on the results of supplementary-estimated figures (persons: 2015-census base, rates: 2005-census base). 2011 yearly average results for the whole of Japan were missing due to the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake

The employment rate of women refers to the percentage of people who are employed among the total female population aged 15 years and older.

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