The (preliminary) number of resident foreign national specified skilled workers is published periodically.
As of the end of December 2021 (Reiwa 3), there were no foreign nationals residing in Japan with the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) status of residence. As such, the values published represent the number of foreign residents with the Specified Skilled Worker (i) status.
Please refer to the usage considerations pertaining to publications.
The number of resident foreign national specified skilled workers (i) is published at the end of each quarter (every three months).