Japan Working-Age Population
72.5M▼ −0.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in Japan fell to 72.5M in Dec 2025 from 72.9M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.5M | 72.9M | 87.5MDec 1995 | 60.1MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 70.2% | 70.1% | 70.3% | 42.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Population | 123.4M | 124.0M | 128.1M | 93.2M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in Japan averaged 81.4M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 87.5M in Dec 1995 and a record low of 60.1M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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