In 2022, around 4.1 percent of the population aged 15 to 24 years old in Japan were unemployed, the highest share among all age groups. Japan's unemployment rate has been comparatively low compared to other major industrial and emerging countries.
Unemployment rate in Japan from 1973 to 2023, by age group
*Figures are based on the results of supplementary-estimated figures (persons: 2015-census base, rates: 2005-census base). 2011 yearly average results for the whole of Japan were missing due to the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The unemployment rate refers to the percentage of people who seek a job but do not work (unemployed) among all people in the labor force (population aged 15 years and older employed and unemployed).
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