In 2024, approximately **** million residents of foreign nationality were registered in Japan, making up below ***** percent of the population. The total number of foreign residents increased by about ****million in the last decade. Development of immigration to Japan Except for a large minority of people of Korean descent who have lived in Japan since the first half of the twentieth century, immigration of people from other countries did not become an issue in Japan until the 1980s when the economy required more labor. A revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 1990 allowed people of Japanese descent, so-called "nikkeijin," to enter the country and work without restrictions. The nikkeijin who entered Japan in the years that followed mainly came from Brazil and other South American countries. Chinese immigration increased as well throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. A breakdown of foreign residents by major nationalities shows that ********immigrants overtook ******* as the largest minority group in 2007. People from ******* were the strongest growing minority in the 2010s. Recent immigration reform Due to its demographic changes, Japan has a relatively low unemployment rate. As a consequence, a large share of companies report labor shortages. The temporary immigration of foreign workers is considered one of the possible solutions to this problem, next to the increasing labor market participation of women and the elderly. In 2019, the Japanese government enacted a major immigration reform. The reform allowed lower- and semi-skilled workers to enter the country and work in one of 14 different industries suffering from a lack of labor. The vast majority of participants are not allowed to bring their family members and are expected to return to their respective countries after their terms in Japan end.

Over ******* people of Chinese nationality lived in Japan as of the end of 2024, marking the highest number of migrant citizens. The Vietnamese residents in the country exceeded ******* in the same period.

In 2024, about ***** percent of the population in Japan were foreign nationals, up from about **** percent in 2015. The total number of foreign residents in the same year amounted to approximately **** million people.

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Eritrea data was reported at 46.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Eritrea data is updated semiannually, averaging 30.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 22.000 Person in Dec 2013. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Eritrea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Botswana data was reported at 43.000 Person in Dec 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 43.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Botswana data is updated semiannually, averaging 32.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.000 Person in Dec 2016 and a record low of 25.000 Person in Dec 2014. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Botswana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

Japan had a net increase of 240,205 foreign nationals in 2023, while it gained 1,926 Japanese nationals. That year, the net increase of the total inhabitants of Japan was 242,131.

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Mexico data was reported at 2,566.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,393.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Mexico data is updated semiannually, averaging 2,135.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,566.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 1,916.000 Person in Jun 2013. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

In 2024, around **** million Asian residents were registered in Japan, making it the largest share of foreign residents. That year, the second-largest group of foreign nationals living in Japan came from South America, with about ******* people.

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Israel data was reported at 569.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 566.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Israel data is updated semiannually, averaging 507.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 569.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 486.000 Person in Dec 2013. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Israel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

PERIOD: 1937 year-end. SOURCE: [Survey by the Ministry of Home Affairs].

PERIOD: 1936 year-end. SOURCE: [Survey by the Ministry of Home Affairs].

As of the end of 2024, over ******* men and ******* women of non-Japanese nationality with ages between 25 and 29 were residing in Japan. This age cohort exhibited the highest number of foreign residents among all age groups.

Dataset used for the article: Visa Status and Crime Patterns among Foreign Residents in Japan: Quantitative Correlation and Qualitative Insights from the Vietnamese Community

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Bahrain data was reported at 27.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Bahrain data is updated semiannually, averaging 22.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.000 Person in Jun 2017 and a record low of 13.000 Person in Dec 2012. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: Bahrain data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

PERIOD: 1938 year-end. SOURCE: [Survey by the Bureau of Police and Public Order, Ministry of Home Affairs].

As of January 2024, more than ******* residents from China were registered in Tokyo Prefecture, accounting for the largest share of foreign nationals. The second-largest group of foreign nationals living in the prefecture were from South Korea.

Japan Number of Foreign Residents: South America data was reported at 253,663.000 Person in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 247,938.000 Person for Jun 2017. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: South America data is updated semiannually, averaging 242,507.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 253,663.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 234,266.000 Person in Jun 2015. Japan Number of Foreign Residents: South America data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Justice. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G008: Foreign Resident Statistics.

PERIOD: 1932 year-end. SOURCE: [Survey by the Ministry of Home Affairs].

Nearly ******* people from China lived in Japan as of 2024. The ********** population recorded strong growth recently, as many people from ******* entered Japan as participants of the technical intern training program or as students.

This statistical data breaks down the status of foreign residents registered in the Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province by major nationality and gender. It provides a detailed breakdown of the number of foreign residents from major countries, including China, Japan, the United States, and Vietnam, residing in each city and county, broken down by gender. This data is essential for understanding the demographic diversity of local communities and developing multicultural policies. Local governments and foreigner support centers can use this data to identify areas with high concentrations of foreigners of specific nationalities and plan and evaluate customized support services, such as language education and cultural adaptation programs.