Japan's unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in Jan

According to the Ministry, the unemployment rate stood at 2.4 per cent in the recording month, down from 2.5 per cent a month earlier.

IANS

Updated:3rd Mar, 2023 at 4:40 PM

TOKYO: Japan's unemployment rate dropped in January from a month earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said in a report on Friday.

According to the Ministry, the unemployment rate stood at 2.4 per cent in the recording month, down from 2.5 per cent a month earlier.

Separately, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said on Friday the job availability ratio stood at 1.35, down 0.1 point from a month earlier.

The ratio equates to there being 135 available jobs for every 100 people seeking work.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

SCROLL FOR NEXT

Japan's unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in Jan

According to the Ministry, the unemployment rate stood at 2.4 per cent in the recording month, down from 2.5 per cent a month earlier.

Also Read

CM Vijay flags central team's visit to site for Mekedatu

Dhinakaran says only a central probe can unravel mysteries; questions govt’s DVAC move

High fares, longer journeys, delays make special trains less attractive to passengers: Officials

Tamil Nadu extends crop loan waiver to Rs 75,000 for all eligible farmers

Guv Arlekar calls for unity, social harmony in Deepavali message