Prices rise faster than wages, Japan's real income has been in negative growth for four consecutive years
According to a report by Japanese media TBS News on February 9: According to statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the "per capita real wage" reflecting price fluctuations has been negative for the fourth consecutive year in 2025.
Last year, the total monthly cash salary per person (including basic salary and overtime pay) was 355,919 yen per month (about 16,000 RMB), an increase of 2.3% compared to the previous year, marking the fifth consecutive year of wage growth. The hourly wage for temporary workers was 1,394 yen (about 62 RMB), the highest level since 2011, thanks to an increase in the minimum wage standard.
On the other hand, the real wage, which reflects changes in prices, fell by 1.3% compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.
A official from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said, "Wages have remained stable, but due to the factor of sharp price increases, real wage growth is negative."
Original: toutiao.com/article/1856620183087111/
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