The Hays Global Talent Tracker | Hays Japan

Global professionals networking and smiling in a modern office — representing diverse talent and career opportunities in Japan.

The market is changing. What’s your next move?


For ambitious organisations, every move matters. One false step risks making space for your competitors.
 
To act with confidence, you need credible, consistent intelligence that lets you compare countries at pace. But data alone isn’t enough. You also need expert insight to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface.
 
Developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, the Global Talent Tracker offers a comprehensive analysis across 35 labour markets—including Japan—providing organisations with workforce intelligence to navigate changing market dynamics, optimise costs, unlock innovation, and build resilience.
 
This report includes insights on how 2025 is reshaping talent strategies and supports confident decision-making for investment, scaling, and growth in a competitive environment.
 

Key points from the Japan report:

  • Japan ranks 1st out of 35 countries for workforce participation (95.6%) and has a low unemployment rate (2.5%).
  • The workforce is highly educated—about 85% of adults have completed tertiary education.
  • Productivity is strong, with output per hour at $53.7.
  • Sectors like Life Sciences (2.4% growth/year), Technology (2.1%), and Engineering (1.6%) are expected to grow fastest by 2030.
  • Labour costs are higher than in other Asian markets, especially in Tokyo, and many workers seek more flexible work options.

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