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September 2025 Job Market Report

The Tunagu Research Institute, part of Tunagu Group Holdings located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has released its latest monthly employment market report based on data compiled from various government sources. This particular report covers the labor market trends for September 2025, shedding light on important metrics such as job vacancies, unemployment statistics, and shifts in job offers across different industries.

Key Highlights

1. The job offer ratio for September stood at 1.20, maintaining the same level as the previous month.
2. The overall unemployment rate recorded was 2.6%, unchanged from the prior month but reflecting a 0.2 percentage point rise compared to the same month last year.
3. The growth rate of new job offers decreased by 3.2% compared to the previous year, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline.

Job Offer Ratio Holds Steady

In September 2025, the seasonally adjusted job offer ratio was confirmed to be 1.20, indicating a stable job market compared to the previous month. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.05 points when juxtaposed with the same month last year. The ratio specifically for part-time jobs was 1.14, also down 0.05 points from the previous year, while the offer ratio for full-time employment settled at 1.00, which is a nominally lower figure by 0.01 points year-on-year. Overall, the job market seemed to remain flat when comparing month-to-month data.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The total unemployment rate for September registered at 2.6%, mirroring the statistics of the previous month. When analyzing the figures year-over-year, there was an increase of 0.2 percentage points. Notably, the only age group to witness a decrease in unemployment rates was among 25-34-year-olds, which saw a 0.1 percentage point drop. The total number of unemployed individuals reached 1.84 million, which is showing an increase of 110,000 from the same month last year, highlighting ongoing challenges in the job market despite the stable ratios.

Declining New Job Offers

The report also noted that the number of new job offers in September fell by 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, continuing a worrying trend as it marks the fifth month in a row where numbers have dipped compared to the previous year. An industry breakdown revealed increasing job offers in sectors like education and learning support, which grew by 1.1%, transport and postal services at 0.7%, and scientific research and professional services at 0.1% growth. Conversely, significant reductions were noted in wholesale and retail opportunities (down 7.4%), information and communication sectors (down 6.8%), and accommodation and food services (down 3.9%), indicating a mixed bag of optimism and concern across different areas of the economy.

About Tunagu Research Institute

Established in 2015, the Tunagu Research Institute operates under the umbrella of Tunagu Group Holdings, led by CEO Mitsuhiro Yoneda. The institute focuses on researching various working styles and labor laws, engaging experts to analyze legislation and its impacts. They aim to provide comprehensive insights and strategically propose improvements that shape the future of employment in Japan. The institute serves as a pivotal entity in understanding and advocating for labor regulations to navigate existing challenges and promote best practices.

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