A Highly-educated Workforce and Advanced Technology
Boost Your Business with the Brainpower of Japan’s Top Researchers
Japan has the highest number of researchers per capita in the G7. You can find the talent needed to drive innovation for your business here.
G7 Ranked by Number of Researchers per Million Inhabitants (2023)
*The figures represent scores.
Source: Created by JETRO based on World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2023). Global Innovation Index 2023: Innovation in the face of uncertainty. Geneva: WIPO. DOI:10.34667/tind.48220
Exceptional Talent and Strong Labor Relations Will Fuel Your Business
Japan boasts a highly-educated workforce and a collaborative labor culture, both of which will enhance your business productivity.
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 100 |
| 2 | Denmark | 99.5 |
| 3 | Singapore | 92.7 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 90.9 |
| 5 | Japan | 87.2 |
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 100 |
| 2 | Mauritania | 89.8 |
| 3 | Singapore | 85.7 |
| 4 | Germany | 82.2 |
| 5 | Finland | 78.3 |
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Source:
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2023 report
published by INSEAD, Descartes Institute for the Future, and the Human Capital Leadership Institute.
Leverage Japan’s Diverse Value-Adding Potential for Your Business
Known for its diverse, value-added products, Japan has a long history of leading global manufacturing. In 2021, it was ranked 1st in the world for the Economic Complexity Index, while 2022 saw it ranked 4th in Asia for industrial competitiveness. Establishing your business in Japan will give you access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative products well before they go mainstream.
| Rank | Country and Region | CIP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 0.36 |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | 0.30 |
| 3 | China, Taiwan Province | 0.29 |
| 4 | Japan | 0.28 |
| 5 | Singapore | 0.24 |
| Rank | Country | ECI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2.3 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 2.1 |
| 3 | South Korea | 2.0 |
| 4 | Germany | 1.9 |
| 5 | Singpaore | 1.8 |
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Source:
©United Nations Industrial Development Oraganization "Data Browser" CC BY 4.0
, and Growth Lab "Country & Product Complexity Rankings"
Boost Your Business: Hire From the World’s 4th Largest Pool of IT Engineers
Home to one of the world’s largest pools of IT engineers, Japan is brimming with technical talent, making it fertile ground for technological innovation. Japan’s technology and talent could turbo-charge your business.
Number of IT Engineers by Country 2023
(Unit: 10,000 People)
*1 Survey year: United States (2022), India (2021 estimate), China (2021 estimate), Japan (2022)
*2 India: The number of IT engineers in the latest year is estimated assuming that the percentage of IT engineers in the information and communication industry workforce remains unchanged from the previous year.
*3 China: Estimated from the average percentage of IT engineers in the information and communication industry workforce in the Asian regions exluding China.
Source: Created by JETRO based on Human Resocia Co., Ltd "Global IT Engineer Trends Survey 2023 Edition: IT Engineer Report Vol. 9 with Data from 109 Countries"
Japan Ranks Among the Top in the G7 in Terms of Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate
With Japan ranking among the top in tertiary education enrollment rate, the country offers a wealth of exceptional talent supported by its high educational standards. Japan is home to numerous individuals ready to drive your business towards success, providing the human capital you need to power your business forward.
Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate (Unit：%)
Source: Created by JETRO based on Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training "Databook of International Labour Statistics 2024"
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