Labour market indicators

Unemployment rate in 2004: 4,70% (ILO data)

Working population:

Employment by sector:

Employment contracts

Salaries

National monthly minimum wage as of 01/01/2003: No legally mandated national minimum wage

Average wage for a employee in the manufacturing industry in 2003: 296500 yen by  month (ILO data)

Number of hours

Legal definition of full time work (per week): 40 hours

Useful links

For further informations on the labour market, check out the following web sites:

- International Labour Organization (ILO): studies, statistics and reports on working conditions and labour markets

- NATLEX : ILO database on national labour laws

- The Japan Institue of Labour

- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

- Japan Labour Law Profile

- Japan Federation of Employers' Associations (NIKKEIREN)