Reports

OECD Skills Strategy 2019: Key findings for Japan

This document describes the key findings for Japan from the OECD Skills Strategy 2019.

Innovation, Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability in Japan

Skills Outlook: How does Japan Compare

The Skills Outlook Scoreboard assesses the extent to which Japan is able to make the most of digitalisation. Japan’s performance is measured along 3 main dimensions: Skills for digitalisation, Digital exposure and Skills-related policy effort.

OECD Employment Outlook 2019 - Key findings for Japan

Despite a decline in its working-age population (aged 15-64), Japan’s total employment has been increasing steadily due to the recent economic expansion, and in 2018 reached its highest level since records began

Employment Outlook 2019 - Key findings for Japan (in Japanese)

生産年齢人口（15歳から64歳）の減少にも関わらず、最近の景気拡大のために日本全体の雇用は着実に増加し、2018年には統計開始から過去最大となった。同年齢層の雇用率についても、過去最高に達している。

Taxing Wages: Key findings for Japan

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Japan increased by 0.1 percentage points from 32.5 in 2017 to 32.6 in 2018. The OECD average tax wedge in 2018 was 36.1 (2017, 36.2).

The Squeezed Middle Class - How does Japan compare?

This country fact-sheet presents key figures from "Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle Class". This report analyses the trends of middle-income households in areas such as employment, consumption, wealth and debt, as well as perceptions and social attitudes. It also includes recommendations for protecting middle-class living standards and financial security in the face of economic challenges.

Society at a Glance 2019 - How does Japan compare?

This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.

Society at a Glance 2019 - How does Japan compare? in Japanese

This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.

OECD Reviews of Public Health: Japan - A Healthier Tomorrow