Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Japan
Japan: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 2.28 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.28 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
8th
of 158 countries
All-time high
2.28 trillion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
218.24 billion US dollar
in 1996
Years of data
30
1996–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Japan stood at 2.28 trillion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Japan peaked at 2.28 trillion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 218.24 billion US dollar, in 1996.
Japan ranks 8th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Japan, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 218.24 billion US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 243.98 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 245.36 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 221.58 billion US dollar | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 254.88 billion US dollar | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 278.61 billion US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 285.36 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 315.14 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 351.37 billion US dollar | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 368.72 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 429.53 billion US dollar | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 519.33 billion US dollar | +20.9% |
| 2008 | 644.66 billion US dollar | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 704.41 billion US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 796.38 billion US dollar | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 915.96 billion US dollar | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 991.00 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 1.07 trillion US dollar | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 1.08 trillion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.15 trillion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 1.25 trillion US dollar | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 1.42 trillion US dollar | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 1.48 trillion US dollar | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 1.70 trillion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2020 | 1.85 trillion US dollar | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 1.89 trillion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.92 trillion US dollar | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 1.99 trillion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 2.07 trillion US dollar | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 2.28 trillion US dollar | +10.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 2.28 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 38.8× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Japan's 2.28 trillion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.79 billion US dollar, 1278.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 232.29 billion US dollar | 218.24 billion US dollar | 245.36 billion US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 415.20 billion US dollar | 254.88 billion US dollar | 704.41 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 trillion US dollar | 796.38 billion US dollar | 1.70 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.00 trillion US dollar | 1.85 trillion US dollar | 2.28 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 5 China 3.05 trillion US dollar compare
- 6 Germany 2.75 trillion US dollar compare
- 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.36 trillion US dollar compare
- 9 Hong Kong, China 2.27 trillion US dollar compare
- 10 France 1.75 trillion US dollar compare
- 11 Switzerland 1.60 trillion US dollar compare
More economy & growth data for Japan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.4463 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 217.76 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0491 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,765 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 45.81 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 142.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0103 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Japan?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Japan was 2.28 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.28 trillion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 218.24 billion US dollar in 1996.
- How does Japan rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Japan ranks 8th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.