What was the active job openings-to-applicants ratio in January 2026?

The seasonally adjusted active job openings-to-applicants ratio for January 2026 was 1.18, which is a decrease of 0.02 points from the previous month.

What was the unemployment rate in January 2026 and how did it change from the previous month?

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2026 was 2.7%, which represents an increase of 0.1 points from the previous month.

How did the growth rate of new job openings change year-on-year?

The growth rate of new job openings decreased by 4.6% year-on-year, falling below the previous year's level for the ninth consecutive month.

What was the active job openings-to-applicants ratio for full-time employees in January 2026?

The active job openings-to-applicants ratio for full-time employees (seasonally adjusted) was 0.99, which is a 0.04 point decrease year-on-year.

Which age group showed a decrease in the unemployment rate compared to the same month last year?

Only the 25-34 age group showed a decrease in the unemployment rate, with a decrease of 0.1 points compared to the same month last year.

AI News NQ Analysis

[Research Report] January 2026 Active Job Openings Ratio is 1.18x, Unemployment Rate is 2.7%

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AI Summary (NQ-processed)

The Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute has released its Labor Market Data Report for January 2026. The active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.18, a slight decrease. The unemployment rate rose to 2.7% for the first time in five months. The number of new job openings continued to decline year-over-year for the ninth consecutive month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the active job openings-to-applicants ratio in January 2026?: A: The seasonally adjusted active job openings-to-applicants ratio for January 2026 was 1.18, which is a decrease of 0.02 points from the previous month.
Q: What was the unemployment rate in January 2026 and how did it change from the previous month?: A: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2026 was 2.7%, which represents an increase of 0.1 points from the previous month.
Q: How did the growth rate of new job openings change year-on-year?: A: The growth rate of new job openings decreased by 4.6% year-on-year, falling below the previous year's level for the ninth consecutive month.
Q: What was the active job openings-to-applicants ratio for full-time employees in January 2026?: A: The active job openings-to-applicants ratio for full-time employees (seasonally adjusted) was 0.99, which is a 0.04 point decrease year-on-year.
Q: Which age group showed a decrease in the unemployment rate compared to the same month last year?: A: Only the 25-34 age group showed a decrease in the unemployment rate, with a decrease of 0.1 points compared to the same month last year.