East Asia & Pacific vs Japan: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- Japan
How they compare
East Asia & Pacific currently reports 572.12 million against 31.57 million in Japan, a difference of 540.56 million.
That makes East Asia & Pacific's figure about 18.1 times Japan's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, East Asia & Pacific has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 6th and Japan ranks 8th of 46 groups.
East Asia & Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 446.74 million | 26.95 million | 419.79 million | East Asia & Pacific |
| 2000s | 502.13 million | 27.35 million | 474.78 million | East Asia & Pacific |
| 2010s | 544.37 million | 28.46 million | 515.90 million | East Asia & Pacific |
| 2020s | 564.34 million | 30.94 million | 533.40 million | East Asia & Pacific |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, East Asia & Pacific or Japan?
- East Asia & Pacific, at 572.12 million against 31.57 million in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between East Asia & Pacific and Japan?
- 540.56 million, with East Asia & Pacific ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and Japan?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and Japan rank globally for labor force, female?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 6th and Japan ranks 8th of 46 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.