Japan Labour Force

Japan JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 77.135 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.019 % for 2016. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 72.702 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.135 % in 2017 and a record low of 70.078 % in 1990. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
77.14 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 68.417 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.132 % for 2016. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 60.059 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.417 % in 2017 and a record low of 57.062 % in 1990. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.42 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan Japan JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

Japan JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 85.595 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.644 % for 2016. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 84.869 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.644 % in 2016 and a record low of 82.953 % in 1990. JP: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
85.60 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 60.213 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.456 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 60.941 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.197 % in 1992 and a record low of 59.283 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
60.21 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.328 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.488 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.582 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.620 % in 1997 and a record low of 42.267 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.33 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 50.496 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.600 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.377 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.798 % in 1992 and a record low of 48.286 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
50.50 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.506 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.583 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.673 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.724 % in 1996 and a record low of 42.581 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.51 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 70.546 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.931 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 74.180 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.305 % in 1993 and a record low of 70.546 % in 2017. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.55 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.159 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.397 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.495 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.492 % in 1997 and a record low of 41.968 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.16 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 71.579 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.337 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 65.298 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.579 % in 2017 and a record low of 64.231 % in 1996. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.58 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 60.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.000 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 63.300 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.200 % in 1960 and a record low of 59.100 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
60.01 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.600 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.800 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.900 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.500 % in 1960 and a record low of 41.900 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.81 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 51.100 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.300 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 48.950 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.500 % in 1960 and a record low of 45.700 % in 1975. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
50.30 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.900 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 44.900 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.900 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.750 % in 1960 and a record low of 42.100 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.95 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 70.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.400 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 77.800 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.900 % in 1961 and a record low of 70.300 % in 2015. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.43 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.300 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.700 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 45.000 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.260 % in 1960 and a record low of 41.500 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
44.75 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 72.482 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.449 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 64.277 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.482 % in 2017 and a record low of 56.143 % in 1975. JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.42 2016 yearly 1960 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 69.660 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.720 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.320 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.660 % in 2016 and a record low of 66.560 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
69.66 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 85.390 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.960 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.345 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.840 % in 2012 and a record low of 85.390 % in 2016. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
85.39 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 77.720 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.560 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 77.535 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.720 % in 2016 and a record low of 76.890 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
77.72 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 42.470 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.330 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 42.315 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.470 % in 2016 and a record low of 42.210 % in 2012. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
42.47 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan Japan JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Japan JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 67.070 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.170 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 67.380 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.400 % in 2012 and a record low of 67.070 % in 2016. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
67.07 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2012 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 53.780 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.710 % for 2015. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 53.845 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.280 % in 2012 and a record low of 53.710 % in 2015. JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
53.78 2016 yearly 2012 - 2016

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Japan JP: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JP: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 43.219 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.124 % for 2016. JP: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 40.771 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.219 % in 2017 and a record low of 40.266 % in 1995. JP: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
43.22 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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JP: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
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JP: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
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