Characteristics of Filipinos
Young average age
The average age of Filipinos is as young as 23 years old, and it is said that it will not change much in 20 years.
Low disappearance rate
Recently, the disappearance of foreign workers and crimes have occasionally made headlines. One of the contributing factors is the debt held by the trainees themselves, but the sending agencies in the Philippines do not allow trainees to borrow money. Filipino workers employed overseas receive strong protection from the Philippine government, and the substantial penalties for disappearing further decrease the rate of disappearances.
Overseas Workers OFW
In the Philippines, more than 10% of the country's population, which is over 10 million people, work abroad, and they are highly interested in overseas employment. In the Philippines' job market, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many foreign-affiliated companies have pulled out, resulting in a significant reduction in domestic job opportunities. As a result, the desire to work abroad has surged. From the Filipino perspective, Japan is perceived as 'safe, and its people are kind,' making it a highly sought-after destination for employment.
The average age of Filipinos is as young as 23 years old, and it is said that it will not change much in 20 years.
| Country Name | Current average age | Average age after 20 years |
| Philippines | Age23 | Age26 |
| Viet Nam | Age29 | 35 years old |
| China | 35 years old | 45 years old |
Low disappearance rate
Recently, the disappearance of foreign workers and crimes have occasionally made headlines. One of the contributing factors is the debt held by the trainees themselves, but the sending agencies in the Philippines do not allow trainees to borrow money. Filipino workers employed overseas receive strong protection from the Philippine government, and the substantial penalties for disappearing further decrease the rate of disappearances.
| Country disappearance rate | Philippines | 0.2 % |
| Viet Nam | 5 % | |
| China | 6 % |
Overseas Workers OFW
In the Philippines, more than 10% of the country's population, which is over 10 million people, work abroad, and they are highly interested in overseas employment. In the Philippines' job market, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many foreign-affiliated companies have pulled out, resulting in a significant reduction in domestic job opportunities. As a result, the desire to work abroad has surged. From the Filipino perspective, Japan is perceived as 'safe, and its people are kind,' making it a highly sought-after destination for employment.