In the academic year 2024, the enrollment rate of children in Japan for senior high schools, including correspondence courses, reached **** percent. That year, ** percent of senior high school students entered tertiary education institutions, such as universities and junior colleges, directly after graduation. Non-compulsory secondary education After graduation from junior high school, compulsory education in Japan comes to an end, and students may either find employment or continue their academic path by studying at a senior high school, technical college, or university. As of late, around *** million female students and *** million male students were enrolled in one of the over *** universities in the country. Qualities of the Japanese educational system  Japan’s adult literacy rate is at around ** percent. According to the results of OECD’s PISA Programme, Japanese fifteen-year-olds showcased high levels of education in the international comparison, scoring higher than the OECD standard in all rounds of assessment. The students especially excelled in scientific subjects, reaching mean scores of *** points in mathematics and *** points in science. In terms of sports and culture, student clubs are an important part of academic life in Japan. These clubs offer a wide variety of activities, such as ball sports, Japanese traditional sports like judo, as well as cultural clubs for arts or tea ceremony among others.

JP: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data was reported at 72.780 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.701 % for 2013. JP: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 78.516 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2014, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.354 % in 2008 and a record low of 72.780 % in 2014. JP: All Education Staff Compensation: Primary: % of Total Expenditure in Primary Public Institutions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. All staff (teacher and non-teachers) compensation is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Staff compensation includes salaries, contributions by employers for staff retirement programs, and other allowances and benefits.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

Japan JP: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data was reported at 86.102 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.098 % for 2013. Japan JP: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 88.862 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2014, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.967 % in 2007 and a record low of 86.102 % in 2014. Japan JP: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

In the academic year 2024, the enrollment rate in universities and junior colleges reached around **** percent for male students and **** percent for female students in Japan. The share of young women attending higher education institutions increased more than ******* in the past 60 years. The overall direct enrollment rate after high school graduation was ** percent.

Labor force with advanced education (% of total working-age population with advanced education) in Japan was reported at 78.63 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Labor force with advanced education (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Japan: Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education: The latest value from 2022 is 0.97 percent, unchanged from 0.97 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1.21 percent, based on data from 117 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1971 to 2022 is 0.68 percent. The minimum value, 0.4 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.98 percent was recorded in 2019.

According to a survey conducted among schools in Japan in fiscal year 2022, around **** thousand children with medical needs were enrolled in junior high schools. Around **** children with medical needs were enrolled in elementary schools in the year.

Japan JP: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Net data was reported at 98.748 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.130 % for 2014. Japan JP: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Net data is updated yearly, averaging 97.384 % from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.748 % in 2015 and a record low of 91.559 % in 1978. Japan JP: School Enrollment: Secondary: Male: % Net data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Net enrollment rate is the ratio of children of official school age who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

In 2024, there were approximately **** million students enrolled at Japanese universities, up from about **** million students in 2015. Of the total, nearly ** percent were female students in 2024. The 6-3-3-4 education System  Japan’s education system is often specified to have a 6-3-3-4 system, referring to the norm of six years in elementary school, three years in middle and high school respectively, and four years in university. Even though mandatory education ends after middle school, the majority of students follow this path before entering employment. While ************** is the most popular major among undergraduates, most students coming back to university for a master's degree matriculate into *********** courses. It is more common in Japan to find employment straight after graduation from undergraduate programs. Accordingly, the number of students who visit graduate courses is significantly lower than those who visit undergraduate courses. Entrance examinations and preparation Every year, Japanese universities hold entrance exams to select new students for the following academic year from many applicants. The entrance exams are notably difficult, forcing students in their last year of high school to cram and visit supplementary tutoring schools to prepare. The number of students visiting tutorial schools, and subsequently the sales value of these schools, continued to grow in the past years. Due to the declining birthrate, however, the overall number of students is expected to ultimately decrease, presenting financial challenges for the education business in Japan.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Sheridan Japanese School

Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 69.660 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.720 % for 2015. Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.320 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.660 % in 2016 and a record low of 66.560 % in 2012. Japan JP: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

In the academic year 2023, elementary schools in Japan reported the highest number of bullying cases among the student body, with around *******. That year, a total of almost ******* bullying cases among students were recognized by schools across the country.

In the academic year 2023, around 51 percent of students at public senior high schools in Japan either passed the A2 level test for English based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or were confirmed by teachers to have attained the equivalent level. The ratio increased by nearly 19 percent compared to the academic year 2014.The CEFR is used to assess the language proficiency of the learners. It comprises six levels from A1 for beginners up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.

According to a survey conducted among schools in Japan in fiscal year 2022, 965 children were enrolled in the elementary department of special needs schools.920 students were enrolled in the senior high school department of special needs schools.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School

According to a survey conducted among parents in Japan in 2023, more than 60 percent of respondents stated that they are interested in the dietary education of their children, while close to 30 percent of respondents specifically answered that they are very interested. Only around two percent of respondents stated they are not interested at all.

Japan JP: School Enrollment: Primary: % Gross data was reported at 98.800 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 99.539 % for 2014. Japan JP: School Enrollment: Primary: % Gross data is updated yearly, averaging 99.316 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2015, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.839 % in 2011 and a record low of 96.698 % in 1974. Japan JP: School Enrollment: Primary: % Gross data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

According to a survey conducted in April 2024, about 31 percent of students in sixth grade and 33 percent of ninth grade in Japan studied one to less than two hours after school on average per weekday. This included study hours at home, supplementary tutorial schools, online studies, and with private tutors.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Strain-japan Elementary School

This statistic depicts the results of a survey conducted in 2017 in Japan asking students whether they have any dating experience, sorted by education level and gender. During the surveyed period, the majority of university students stated to have gone on a date before, while only ** percent of male and **** percent of female junior high school students had dating experience.