Japan Unemployment Rate
Latest
2.50%
2026-05-31
Change
-7.4%
vs prior period
Coverage
1980–2026
557 observations
As of 2026-05-31, Japan's Unemployment Rate stood at 2.50% — down 7.4% from the prior period. This monthly series covers 1980–2026 (557 observations), ranging from 1.90% to 5.80%.
Recent values
| Date | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 2.50% |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.70% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.70% |
| 2026-02-28 | 2.60% |
| 2026-01-31 | 2.60% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.60% |
| 2025-11-30 | 2.40% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2.60% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.60% |
| 2025-08-31 | 2.60% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2.30% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.50% |
| 2025-05-31 | 2.50% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2.70% |