Japanese workers at U.N. agencies hit record high

The number of Japanese workers at U.N. agencies as of the end of 2024 was 979, the highest since records began in 1990.

While the figure is close to the Japanese government’s target of 1,000 workers in 2025, it accounts for only 2% of the overall total of U.N. agency workers.

By boosting the number of Japanese staff, the government aims to increase those promoted to leadership positions and enhance the country’s influence within the United Nations.