Japan Applicant Tracking System Market Report by Component, Organization Size, Deployment, End User, and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan applicant tracking system market size reached USD 183.4 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 316.9 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.27% during 2026-2034. The rising need for efficient and streamlined recruitment processes, along with the widespread adoption of data-driven insights by businesses to refine their hiring systems, is primarily augmenting the market growth.

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software tool for talent management that efficiently manages and tracks job openings, resumes, candidates, and client information within an organization. The software's database helps streamline the hiring process by conducting initial analysis and identifying qualified and suitable candidates for a particular job. ATS enables managers to schedule interviews, send rejection notifications, and manage required paperwork electronically. Its primary objective is to reduce the workload of recruiters while serving as a centralized repository for candidate information. ATS also plays a crucial role in minimizing the time spent on administrative tasks, expediting resume screening, and facilitating collaborative recruitment efforts. In doing so, it enhances the overall experience for candidates involved in the hiring process.

Japan Applicant Tracking System Market Trends:

In the context of the Japanese market, several factors are contributing to market growth. One of the primary drivers is the increasing adoption of cloud-based platforms, coupled with the integration of mobile-based recruitment systems. This trend is significantly boosting the market as organizations increasingly embrace Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to automate their recruitment and hiring processes. This adoption of SaaS solutions enhances staffing efficiency and productivity, streamlining the process of identifying and hiring suitable candidates. Additionally, ATS systems enable businesses to implement strategic branding initiatives to attract qualified job seekers. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into organizational processes is playing a pivotal role in driving market growth. ATS software leverages optical tracking capabilities to monitor applicants and provide precise results. It also identifies market trends and patterns through transactional activities and analytical inputs. Moreover, there is a growing recognition of the need to replace traditional hiring methods in Japan. This shift is driven by the desire to reduce time and cost inefficiencies while simultaneously improving the quality of hiring decisions. These factors collectively will contribute to the expansion of the market in Japan over the forecasted period.

Japan Applicant Tracking System Market Segmentation:

Component Insights:

Software
Services

Organization Size Insights:

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Large Enterprises

Deployment Insights:

On-premises
Cloud-based

End User Insights:

BFSI
IT and Telecommunications
Government and Public Sector
Retail
Manufacturing
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan applicant tracking system market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan applicant tracking system market?
What is the breakup of the Japan applicant tracking system market on the basis of component?
What is the breakup of the Japan applicant tracking system market on the basis of organization size?
What is the breakup of the Japan applicant tracking system market on the basis of deployment?
What is the breakup of the Japan applicant tracking system market on the basis of end user?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan applicant tracking system market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan applicant tracking system?
What is the structure of the Japan applicant tracking system market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan applicant tracking system market?

Product Code: SR112026A18538

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Breakup by Component

6.1 Software
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Services
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Breakup by Organization Size

7.1 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Large Enterprises
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Breakup by Deployment

8.1 On-premises
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Cloud-based
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Breakup by End User

9.1 BFSI
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 IT and Telecommunications
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Government and Public Sector
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Retail
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Manufacturing
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Healthcare and Life Sciences
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Others
- 9.7.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Breakup by Region

10.1 Kanto Region
- 10.1.1 Overview
- 10.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.1.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.1.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.1.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.1.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.1.7 Key Players
- 10.1.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.2.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.2.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.2.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.2.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.2.7 Key Players
- 10.2.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.3.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.3.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.3.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.3.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.3.7 Key Players
- 10.3.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 10.4.1 Overview
- 10.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.4.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.4.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.4.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.4.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.4.7 Key Players
- 10.4.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.5 Tohoku Region
- 10.5.1 Overview
- 10.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.5.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.5.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.5.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.5.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.5.7 Key Players
- 10.5.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.6 Chugoku Region
- 10.6.1 Overview
- 10.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.6.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.6.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.6.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.6.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.6.7 Key Players
- 10.6.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.7 Hokkaido Region
- 10.7.1 Overview
- 10.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.7.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.7.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.7.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.7.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.7.7 Key Players
- 10.7.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.8 Shikoku Region
- 10.8.1 Overview
- 10.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.8.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 10.8.4 Market Breakup by Organization Size
- 10.8.5 Market Breakup by Deployment
- 10.8.6 Market Breakup by End User
- 10.8.7 Key Players
- 10.8.8 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

11 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Competitive Landscape

11.1 Overview
11.2 Market Structure
11.3 Market Player Positioning
11.4 Top Winning Strategies
11.5 Competitive Dashboard
11.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

12 Profiles of Key Players

12.1 Company A
- 12.1.1 Business Overview
- 12.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.1.3 Business Strategies
- 12.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.5 Major News and Events
12.2 Company B
- 12.2.1 Business Overview
- 12.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.2.3 Business Strategies
- 12.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.5 Major News and Events
12.3 Company C
- 12.3.1 Business Overview
- 12.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.3.3 Business Strategies
- 12.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.3.5 Major News and Events
12.4 Company D
- 12.4.1 Business Overview
- 12.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.4.3 Business Strategies
- 12.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.4.5 Major News and Events
12.5 Company E
- 12.5.1 Business Overview
- 12.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3 Business Strategies
- 12.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 12.5.5 Major News and Events

13 Japan Applicant Tracking System Market - Industry Analysis

13.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 13.1.1 Overview
- 13.1.2 Drivers
- 13.1.3 Restraints
- 13.1.4 Opportunities
13.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.2.1 Overview
- 13.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 13.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 13.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 13.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
13.3 Value Chain Analysis