In 2021, the participation rate in volunteer activities related to health and medical activities in Japan reached over two percent. This represented a decrease compared to 2001, when 2.6 percent of participants claimed to be involved in volunteer work related to health and medical services.
Share of people in health and medical related volunteer activities in Japan from 2001 to 2021
foreigners living in Japan are included in the survey
Method of interview
Questionnaire and personal interview
Supplementary notes
The survey has been conducted every five years by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Data prior to 2021 comes from previous surveys.
Number of respondents in previous reports:
2016 n=200,000
2011 n=200,000
2006 n=200,000
2001 n=200,000
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e-Stat (Japan). (August 31, 2022). Share of people in health and medical related volunteer activities in Japan from 2001 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 07, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/830380/japan-participation-rate-volunteer-health-medical-related-activities/
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e-Stat (Japan). (2022). Share of people in health and medical related volunteer activities in Japan from 2001 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 07, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/830380/japan-participation-rate-volunteer-health-medical-related-activities/
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