The percentage of women CEOs in Kyushu and Okinawa rose to 9.8% in 2024, exceeding the national average of 8.4%. This marks the third consecutive annual increase. However, nearly 20% of female CEOs are over 75, reflecting an aging demographic. Okinawa and Saga lead the region, ranking second and third nationwide for women-led companies, at 11.6% and 11.1%, respectively. Analysts attribute the high proportion of older CEOs to lower entrepreneurship rates among younger women. Source: Teikoku Data Bank
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