【Latest Trends in Senior Population】 As of September 15, 2025, the senior population aged 65 and over reached 36.19 million, representing a decrease of 50,000 from the previous year. However, the proportion of seniors to the total population reached 29.4%, marking a record high. Japan's aging rate is the highest among 38 countries worldwide.
【Surge in Senior Employment】 The number of employed individuals aged 65 and over reached 9.3 million, continuing to increase for 21 consecutive years and setting a new record. The proportion of seniors among all employed workers also reached a record high of 13.7%. Employment rates across all age groups within the senior demographic achieved record highs.
【High Employment Rates in International Comparison】 Japan maintains particularly high employment rates for those aged 65 and over compared to major countries. Meanwhile, 76.9% of employees aged 65 and over (excluding executives) are non-regular workers.
【Significant Increase in Healthcare and Welfare Sectors】 The number of employed seniors in the "healthcare and welfare" sector has surged to approximately 2.3 times the level from 10 years ago, revealing that senior workers play a crucial role in the social security sector.