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2026.04.2723:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Job Openings-to-Applicants Ratio Slips to 1.18 in March 2026

Japan’s job openings-to-applicants ratio eased slightly in March 2026, edging down to 1.18 from 1.19 in February, according to data updated on 27 April 2026. The latest reading indicates that there were 118 job openings for every 100 job seekers, compared with 119 a month earlier.

While the change is marginal, the dip suggests a modest cooling in labor demand heading into spring. The ratio remains above 1.0, signaling that job openings still exceed the number of applicants, but the gradual decline from February’s level may point to businesses becoming more cautious in their hiring plans.

Markets and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to determine whether March’s move represents a temporary fluctuation or the start of a broader trend in Japan’s labor market conditions over the coming months.

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