Women in Japan

Statistics report on women in Japan

Women in Japan

This report provides the most relevant statistics on women in Japan. It covers demographic data, female education and employment figures, as well as health facts. In addition, the report provides insights into women's lives in Japanese society, covering topics such as leisure activities and gender equality.

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Demographics

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  • Premium Statistic Projection of total female population Japan 2023-2120
  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy of women in Japan 2021
  • Premium Statistic Mean age of marriage Japan 1955-2021, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Mean age of childbearing Japan 1950-2030
  • Basic Statistic Fertility rate in Japan 2011-2021

Education

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  • Premium Statistic Number of female students Japan 2021, by institution type
  • Premium Statistic Ratio of female university students Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of undergraduate university students Japan AY 2023, by major and gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of postgraduate students Japan AY 2023, by major and gender
  • Premium Statistic Ratio of new graduates entering employment Japan 2022 by institution type and gender

Work

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  • Premium Statistic Female labor force Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Female labor participation rate Japan 2023, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Female employment rate Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of employees in non-permanent employment Japan 2003-2023, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of women among employed people Japan 2022, by occupation
  • Premium Statistic Number of workplace gender equality consultations Japan FY 2022, by type

Health

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  • Premium Statistic BMI status of the female population Japan 2019, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Smoking rate of women in Japan in 2019, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Share of women using contraceptive methods Japan 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of women among people aged 100 years and older Japan 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading causes of deaths among women Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Suicide rate in Japan 2013-2022, by gender

Leisure activities

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  • Premium Statistic Popular genres of creative activities Japan 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Popular genres of art and culture events to attend in Japan 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Sport participation rate among female adults 2022, by type of activity
  • Premium Statistic Number of female Japanese overseas travelers 2010-2020, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Daily time spent on hobbies and leisure activities in Japan 1976-2021, by gender

Marriage and family

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  • Premium Statistic Number of dual income households Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of population unmarried at the age of 50 Japan 1970-2020, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Most common reasons for not getting married of women in Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of women taking childcare leave Japan 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of divorces Japan 2013-2022

Crime

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  • Premium Statistic Number of female prison inmates Japan 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of consultations on stalking incidents Japan FY 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized cases of rapes and forcible indecencies Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of sexual harassment consultations Japan FY 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of spousal violence counseling cases Japan FY 2013-2022

Gender equality

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  • Basic Statistic Gender gap index in Japan 2023, by category
  • Basic Statistic Gender gap index in for economic participation Japan 2023, by category
  • Premium Statistic Gender pay gap Japan 2013-2022, by income level
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on women working in Japan 2023
  • Premium Statistic Most common gender role attitudes among women in Japan 2022
  • Premium Statistic Sense of gender equality between men and women in Japan 2023, by gender

Women's representation

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  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in politics Japan 2016-2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in the justice system Japan 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of female presidents of companies Japan 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of female leaders in public administration Japan 2022, by type

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