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Aging workforce employment trends in East Asia

Overview

In Taiwan and Japan, there is a documented rise in employment among older populations. Taiwan has seen the participation rate for workers aged 45–64 reach a record 67.2%, supported by government initiatives such as the Workplace Learning and Re-adaptation Plan and various employment-incentive schemes.

In Japan, official reports indicate the highest-ever number of older workers, with rising employment rates for those aged 75 and over. However, recent survey data from Mynavi suggests complexities in this trend. While the average desired working age has risen to 62.0 years, only 30.1% of workers in their 40s and 50s actively intend to work beyond age 65.

Those who do plan to work past 65 largely prefer remaining in regular roles within familiar workplaces. The shift toward longer working lives has introduced new challenges, including generational friction regarding work processes and a potential mismatch between traditional seniority-based wage models and the needs of an aging society.

Entities

阿霞 · Chiayi Employment Center · Lukong Industrial Co., Ltd. · Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · Japan

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Japan middle-senior employment trends show rising work age

    A Mynavi survey shows that while Japanese workers increasingly aim to work until age 62, only 30% of middle-seniors want to work past 65, highlighting a gap between longevity and employment systems.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan and Japan record historic rise in older‑worker employment

    Taiwan and Japan see record participation of older workers, aided by government programmes and highlighting individual success stories like 64‑year‑old 阿霞 in Taiwan.

Sources

agora-web.jp · jugem.jp · prtimes.jp