JLPT in Charts

Countries/areas where JLPT is administered (2009 second [December] test figures)

The JLPT can be taken at various locations around the world.

• Japan: 33 prefectures
• Overseas: 173 cities in 53 countries/areas

Changes in number of examinees (1984-2009)

The number of examinees has been increased dramatically along with an increase in the number of Japanese learners.

Changes in registrants and examinees (PDF/81KB)

1. "Survey of Overseas Japanese-Language Educational Organizations" conducted by the Japan Foundation shows that the number of Japanese learners overseas has increased from 580,000 in 1984 to 3,650,000 in 2009.
2. The JLPT has been offered twice a year since 2009.

Attributes of applicants

JLPT applicants cover a wide age range, from elementary school pupils to working adults.

Reasons for taking the test

The JLPT is taken for various reasons, including admission to advanced education, finding employment and testing one's own abilities.

 

 

*Extracted from http://www.jlpt.jp/e/statistics/index.html