*E.g. spouses, children, descendants of Japanese emigrants, permanent residents etc.
**The permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted; e.g. student or dependent visa holders who engage in part-time work.
Values have been rounded.
Figures prior to 2021 are from previous reports.
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Number of foreign workers in Japan 2018-2025, by status of residence
As of October 2025, around **Â foreign workers were residing in Japan based on their social standing, which includes, among others, permanent residents and family members of Japanese nationals. The number of foreign workers in Japan strongly increased in recent years.
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MHLW (Japan). (January 30, 2026). Number of foreign workers in Japan from 2018 to 2025, by status of residence (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/961859/japan-number-foreign-workers-by-status-of-residence/
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