East Asia & Pacific
Japan Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
2.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-2.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.4%
Recorded in 2002
Record Low
2.1%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
2.7%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Japan's unemployment rate of 2.45% is considered low and indicates a strong labor market. This rate suggests that the country is near full employment, which can lead to increased wage pressures and economic growth. Japan's unique cultural and economic factors contribute to its low unemployment rate.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.5% | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | 0.1% | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | 0.0% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | 0.2% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | 0.0% | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | 0.5% | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | 0.1% | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 2.5% | 0.4% | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | 0.3% | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | 0.3% | -7.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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East Asia & Pacific · Unemployment
