Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan
Japan: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 107,155 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Japan recorded 107,155 for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in 2030.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Japan peaked at 111,073 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 101,162, in 1990.
That places Japan 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 101,162 | — |
| 1991 | 102,338 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 103,401 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 104,368 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 105,255 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 106,021 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 106,662 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 107,246 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 107,801 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 108,312 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 108,761 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 109,167 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 109,540 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 109,864 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 110,124 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 110,322 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 110,502 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 110,675 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 110,813 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 110,942 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 111,046 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 111,073 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 111,047 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 111,005 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 110,951 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 110,928 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 110,981 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 111,045 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 111,060 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 111,031 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 110,869 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 110,537 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 110,174 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 109,883 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 109,601 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 109,269 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 108,903 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 108,506 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 108,083 | -0.4% |
| 2029 | 107,631 | -0.4% |
| 2030 | 107,155 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 105,257 | 101,162 | 108,312 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,071 | 108,761 | 110,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,017 | 110,928 | 111,073 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109,346 | 107,631 | 110,869 | 10 |
| 2030s | 107,155 | 107,155 | 107,155 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 7 Nigeria 162,578 compare
- 8 Bangladesh 137,205 compare
- 9 Russian Federation 120,569 compare
- 11 Mexico 106,708 compare
- 12 Ethiopia 95,403 compare
- 13 Philippines 92,475 compare
More gender data for Japan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,429 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.96 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 107,155 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 367,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 384,885 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 368,886 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 386,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 378,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 396,805 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 393,277 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Japan?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Japan was 107,155 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 111,073 in 2011.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,162 in 1990.
- How does Japan rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Japan ranks 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.