As of 2025, ** people were employed at business enterprises in the field of research and development. The number of people employed in the R&D field includes researchers, assistant research workers, technicians, and other personnel.
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e-Stat (Japan), & Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japan). (December 12, 2025). Number of people employed in research and development (R&D) in Japan from 2016 to 2025, by institution type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/613368/japan-employee-number-research-and-development-institution-type/
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