The number of subcontracted employees in employment services in Japan was 2.1 thousand persons in 2023. In 2024, the forecast predicts an increase to 2.15 thousand persons, demonstrating a 2.4% year-on-year growth. This upward trend continues through 2025 and 2026, with values of 2.2 and 2.25 thousand persons respectively, showing annual growth rates of 2.3% and 2.27%. By 2027, the number is expected to reach 2.29 thousand, with a growth rate of 1.78%, and then rise to 2.34 thousand in 2028, with an annual growth rate of 2.18%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 2.19%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• The impact of technological advancements on the demand for subcontracted employees• Economic factors influencing corporate outsourcing strategies• Legislative changes affecting employment services and subcontracting practices• Shifts in global labor market dynamics that may influence Japan's employment landscape