Forecast: Full-Time Employees in Eating Places, Except Specialty Restaurants in Japan

The forecast for full-time employees in eating places, except specialty restaurants in Japan, indicates a declining trend from 91.33 thousand in 2024 to 87.44 thousand in 2028. This depicts a shrinkage in full-time employment by approximately 1.1% per year over the period. The employment level in 2023, the baseline for these forecasts, was slightly higher than in 2024. Primarily, demographic challenges, including a shrinking workforce due to an aging population, and evolving consumer preferences, contribute to this decline.

In the future, trends to watch include an increasing reliance on automation and technology to mitigate labor shortages, shifts towards part-time employment, and potential policy changes addressing workforce sustainability. Adaptation towards digital transformation and labor policies are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping the workforce landscape in Japan’s restaurant industry.