Group 1 - The nominal wages in Japan increased by 2.4% in 2025, but the consumer price index rose by 3.7%, leading to a real wage decline of 1.3%, marking four consecutive years of negative growth [1] - The average monthly nominal wage, including base salary and overtime, reached 355,919 yen, with a year-on-year growth of 2.3%, maintaining growth for five consecutive years [1] - The scheduled wage growth for regular employees was 2.5%, the highest increase in recent years, while part-time workers' hourly wage reached a historical high of 1,394 yen [1] Group 2 - The actual wages in Japan experienced a decline since 2022, with a notable drop attributed to rising food prices, particularly rice, and the temporary cessation of electricity and gas subsidies [2] - The price of rice surged significantly, reaching a historical peak of 4,285 yen for 5 kilograms around May 2025, although government interventions provided some relief, the price still increased by 34.4% by December [2]
物价上涨速度超过工资增速，日本实际工资连续4年负增长
Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang·2026-02-09 12:02