Gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan
Japan: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
5th
of 184 countries
All-time high
5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2007
All-time low
268.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan is 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan peaked at 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2007 and was at its lowest, 268.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.
That places Japan 5th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 268.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1951 | 297.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.5% |
| 1952 | 327.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.3% |
| 1953 | 342.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 1954 | 360.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1955 | 389.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1956 | 415.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 1957 | 444.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1958 | 476.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 1959 | 520.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.3% |
| 1960 | 586.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.6% |
| 1961 | 649.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.8% |
| 1962 | 712.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 770.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 857.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.2% |
| 1965 | 910.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 1.00 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 1967 | 1.11 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 1.25 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.5% |
| 1969 | 1.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 1.54 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 1971 | 1.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 1.78 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 1.92 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 1.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 2.01 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 2.14 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 2.29 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 2.46 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 2.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 2.78 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 2.77 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 2.73 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 2.69 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 2.71 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 2.79 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 3.05 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 3.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 3.59 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 3.86 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 4.17 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 4.44 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 4.61 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 4.77 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 4.83 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 5.11 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 5.38 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 5.30 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 5.28 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 5.43 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 5.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 5.48 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 5.61 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 5.75 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 5.81 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 5.80 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 5.48 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 5.74 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 5.67 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5.67 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5.68 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 5.58 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 5.74 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 5.66 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 5.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5.56 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 5.54 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 5.30 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 5.38 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 19.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 596.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 9.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 384.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 268.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 520.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 923.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 586.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.03 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.54 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.03 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.69 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.86 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.93 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.17 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.65 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.54 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.74 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.39 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.30 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 2 United States 25.04 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 3 India 12.87 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 4 Russia 5.71 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 6 Germany 5.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 7 Brazil 3.95 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 8 Indonesia 3.92 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices 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$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan was 5.51 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 268.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
- How does Japan rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.