The number of non full-time employees in guard services in Japan was 205,000 persons in 2023. Forecasted data show a steady increase, with values reaching 207.52 thousand in 2024, 209.06 thousand in 2025, and continuing to rise to 213.5 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year variation is approximately 0.74% from 2024 to 2025, 0.72% from 2025 to 2026, 0.7% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.68% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is expected to be around 0.75%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in security systems potentially reducing the demand for non full-time guards, while aging population and increasing safety concerns could sustain or even accelerate demand in other areas.