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.

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.

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;

Japan JP: Primary Completion Rate: Male: % of Relevant Age Group data was reported at 101.542 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 101.687 % for 2011. Japan JP: Primary Completion Rate: Male: % of Relevant Age Group data is updated yearly, averaging 99.051 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2012, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103.763 % in 1980 and a record low of 89.168 % in 1979. Japan JP: Primary Completion Rate: Male: % of Relevant Age Group 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. Primary completion rate, or gross intake ratio to the last grade of primary education, is the number of new entrants (enrollments minus repeaters) in the last grade of primary education, regardless of age, divided by the population at the entrance age for the last grade of primary education. Data limitations preclude adjusting for students who drop out during the final year of primary education.; ; 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).

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).

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

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.

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.

Japan: Primary school completion rate: The latest value from 1999 is 104.86 percent, a decline from 107.8 percent in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 80.38 percent, based on data from 117 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1971 to 1999 is 102.08 percent. The minimum value, 83.38 percent, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 121.2 percent was recorded in 1978.

Japan JP: Adjusted Net Enrollment Rate: Primary: % of Primary School Age Children data was reported at 98.800 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.285 % for 2014. Japan JP: Adjusted Net Enrollment Rate: Primary: % of Primary School Age Children data is updated yearly, averaging 99.174 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2015, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.939 % in 1980 and a record low of 96.698 % in 1974. Japan JP: Adjusted Net Enrollment Rate: Primary: % of Primary School Age Children 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. Adjusted net enrollment is the number of pupils of the school-age group for primary education, enrolled either in primary or secondary education, expressed as a percentage of the total population in that age group.; ; 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).

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

According to a survey conducted in November 2021, about 22 percent of residents in Fukui Prefecture in Japan stated that the prefecture could boast about the level of its educational system. Around 17 percent of people in Toyama Prefecture were satisfied with the education standards of the area.

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

According to a survey conducted in October 2021, **** percent of respondents claimed to educate them themselves in computing. That year, the share of participants learning home economics and housework reached **** percent.

According to a study conducted in October 2021, the participation rate of learning, self-education, and training was highest in the age group 20 to 24 years, with **** percent. That year, **** percent of respondents aged 70 years and above reported to be engaged in learning during leisure time.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Strain-Japan R-XVI School District and average distribution per school district in Missouri

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.