Japan's Education Sector Sees Milestones in 2025: Record Graduates, Women's Advancement
Japan's education sector has witnessed several milestones in 2025. The total number of graduate students has surged to 277,148, while the number of compulsory school students has hit a record low since 1948. Meanwhile, the representation of women in academic and teaching roles has significantly improved.
The decline in compulsory school students, down to 10,439,716, is the lowest since records began. This trend is accompanied by a decrease in the number of schools, with 215 fewer elementary schools and 55 fewer junior high schools.
The rise of women in education is evident across various levels. In universities, female faculty members now total 54,426, making up 28.2% of the workforce, a record high. Similarly, women account for 46.1% of undergraduate students, with 1,220,000 female students out of a record 2,646,000 total students. The percentage of female teachers in junior high schools has reached 45.0%, and in high schools, it stands at 34.1%. Notably, special needs schools now have 63.0% female teachers, another record high.
Despite the decrease in compulsory school students and schools, Japan's education sector shows progress in gender balance. The increase in female representation among teachers and faculty members, along with the record number of undergraduate students, indicates a shift towards greater equity and diversity in Japanese education.
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