In 2025, the average number of people working in regular employment positions in Japan amounted to approximately ****Â million people. This was the most common type of employment, followed by part-time work.
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e-Stat (Japan). (January 30, 2026). Annual average number of employees in Japan in 2025, by status of employment (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1295902/japan-number-employees-by-work-status/
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