About the occupation of Japanese civil servant

civil servantShikaku World (YouTube Channel)
 2021.12.07

This is a quite sudden question, but do you know what the percentage of civil servants in your country is? Civil servants are defined as those who belong to a public institution and perform their duties. Civil servants are indispensable for maintaining society, but since they are hired at public expense (tax), they are controversial.

In 2015, OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) conducted a survey about the “Government at a Glance” provides an international comparison of civil servants among all employees. According to the report, Japan has the lowest of 29 countries at 5.9% (1st place is Norway at 30%). In other words, Japan has the smallest proportion of civil servants in the OECD.

During the period called the high growth period from 1960 to 1970, civil servants were a less popular occupation in Japan than the private companies. However, the popularity of civil servants has increased since 1970, when the recession struck, to 2021, especially because of the pandemic.

Why are civil servants so popular in Japan? In my opinion, there are two possible advantages for this.

Shikaku World Vlog 1: Pros and Cons of being a Civil servant in Japan(Youtube)

1. High salary and status

In an international comparison of civil servant status, Japanese civil servants earn 1.25 times more income than private companies and tend to have higher social status due to the small number of people. Therefore, the welfare programs are substantial, and pensions are given preferential treatment.

2. Stable

Civil servants basically do not get fired. In addition, the salary will automatically increase as the number of years of service increases. Moreover, their salaries are largely unaffected by the recession.

On the other hand, I think it also has the following drawbacks.

1. Small discretion

Due to the transfer, it will be difficult to improve their professional skills. In particular, the timing and place of transfer is decided by the boss, so there is a possibility of doing unwilling work. Therefore, it is difficult to acquire the skills that can be used when changing jobs.

2. Excessive homogeneity

Because the world of civil servants is seniority-based, it is easier for people who like their boss to advance than those who have achieved good results. Therefore, it is difficult for people who give their opinions or who prioritize family over work to advance. As a result, more people will not challenge or fail.

In my opinion, it is difficult for me to stay a civil servant for a long time because I prefer to improve my skills and work at my own pace rather than stability. On the other hand, I think that civil servants are suitable for those who need to support their families and those who value their social status.

What do you think about this?



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