Unemployment in Japan
apan's unemployment rate from 2013 to 2022 remained among the lowest in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic caused only a slight increase in unemployment, thanks to government support and Japan's employment practices that favor worker stability.
The unemployment rate in Japan averaged 3.0% in the decade to 2022, below the 6.3% average for Major Economies. The unemployment rate in Japan in 2022 was 2.6%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Japan Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Japan from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Japan Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Unemployment (% of active population, eop) | 2.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
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