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Jobs in Japan

Key figures on pay, working time and the labour market, taken from open data published by the World Bank and the International Labour Organization.

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Key figures

Latest available year per indicator. Each figure links to its source.

Statutory minimum wage$1,207 / monthConverted to US dollars · 2024 · ILOSTAT
Unemployment rate2.5%Share of the labour force · 2025 · World Bank
GDP per capita$35,951Current US dollars · 2025 · World Bank
Population123.4 millionTotal residents · 2025 · World Bank

Data retrieved 2026-10-09. Figures are national statistics, not an offer or guarantee of pay for any specific job.

Open jobs in Japan

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