As of October 2024, the number of foreign workers in Fukuoka Prefecture reached a record 76,199, up 17.2% year-on-year, according to the Fukuoka Labour Bureau. By nationality, Vietnamese made up the largest share at 28.7% (21,888), followed by Nepali (21%, 16,019), Chinese (14.5%, 11,034), and Indonesian (7.4%, 5,649) workers. The number of workplaces employing foreign labor also hit a new high of 12,330, up 8.6% from the previous year. The total marks the highest level since tracking began in 2007. Source: FIBA
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