According to government statistics, Women in Japan still earn 75 percent less than Men

By: WE Staff | Friday, 14 April 2023

Government statistics show that women in Japan continue to earn 75 percent less than men do in the nation. Despite the recent 20-year rise in women's wages.
According to a recent data from a study conducted in February by the Statistics Bureau of Japan, the average female monthly income was 83,896 yen ($630). Even while they earn twice as much per month as they did in 2000, they are still paid significantly less than the average male worker, who earns 345,645 yen.

Even though Japan has always encouraged and supported female employment as a solution to the country's declining population and fragile economy, approximately 70 percent of women who work are doing so in temporary or part-time positions. This is the main cause of women having lower incomes and less prospects for social advancement. Because they did not receive the help they deserved, which is producing economic instability, businesses are leaving the lifelong employment policy, and 63% of men are still working full-time.

Japanis the only nation  from the Group of Seven countries failed to rank in the top 100 in the 2022 World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report. Japan is ranked 116th out of 146 countries. The disparity in wages, minimal engagement in the economy, and limited prospects account for this ranking. Additionally, there aren't any women in management positions or other higher jobs.