Record Rise in Paternity Leave Among Japanese Civil Servants
Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)—A record 85.9 percent of eligible full-time, noncareer-track national public servants in Japan took paternity leave in fiscal 2024, according to data released by the National Personnel Authority (NPA) on Friday.
Key Findings
- The figure represents an increase of 4.3 percentage points from the previous year, marking the third consecutive annual record.
- The rise reflects the government's continuing efforts to encourage fathers to participate in child-rearing and promote better work-life balance across public institutions.
- Among career-track officials, 44.5 percent took paternity leave, up 5.7 percentage points year-on-year.
Duration of Leave
The average length of paternity leave for male public servants stood at around one month. While shorter than maternity leave, the NPA noted a gradual extension trend as attitudes toward parental responsibility evolve.
Institutional Goals
Japan has aimed for all eligible fathers in the public sector to take some form of childcare leave. The NPA emphasized that steady improvement in workplace support systems and leadership advocacy contributed to the record-high rate.
“Encouraging male employees to take parental leave is an essential step in achieving gender equality and supportive work environments,” the authority stated.
Author’s summary: Japan reached a record high in paternity leave use among civil servants, showing cultural progress toward shared parenting and improved work-life balance.
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