Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Employment in the Asia-Pacific region - statistics & facts
More than half of the global labor force resides in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The region spans diverse economies, from highly developed nations like Japan and Australia to fast-growing markets such as China, India, and Indonesia, with each country having a unique employment landscape. Yet, APAC as a region faces pressing issues, including shifting demographics, persistent gender disparities, evolving economic structures, and rapidly changing job and skill requirements driven by accelerating technological advancement.
