In 2025, the total labor force in Japan was composed of approximately ** million people, among which around ** million were men and around ** million were women. While the number of men in the workforce declined, the number of women in the labor force increased, resulting in an increase in the total labor force.
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e-Stat (Japan). (January 30, 2026). Labor force in Japan from 1973 to 2025, by gender (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1247238/japan-labor-force-by-gender/
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Labor force in Japan from 1973 to 2025, by gender (in millions) [Graph], e-Stat (Japan), January 30, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1247238/japan-labor-force-by-gender/
