JP Long-term unemployment 2025: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Current rate: 30.77 % (2025-01-01)

Long-term unemployment (measured in %) is a critical labor market indicator for JP, reflecting the balance between job seekers and available positions. Employment data shapes monetary policy decisions, consumer confidence, and government workforce programs. A healthy labor market supports income growth, social stability, and long-term economic development. In JP, Long-term unemployment is monitored by central banks to assess wage pressure and inflationary risks, while businesses use it to plan hiring and expansion. Changes in employment levels can signal broader economic shifts, from technological disruption to demographic transitions and global trade realignments. The most recent data point shows 30.77 % as of 2025-01-01. This dataset spans 2000–2025, covering 26 annual observations. Data is sourced from OECD and updated regularly on EconDash. Use EconDash's interactive chart to analyze employment patterns, filter by time range, and compare JP with peer countries.