Female labor participation in Japan

Female labor participation

55.9%

World rank

#76

of 186

Percentile

59%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2025

Share of working-age women in the labor force.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the female labor participation in Japan?

Japan has a female labor participation of 55.9% % (2025). Share of working-age women in the labor force.

How does Japan rank for female labor participation?

Japan ranks #76 of 186 countries for female labor participation (higher is better).