General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Japan
Japan: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 3.21 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Japan, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Japan stood at 3.21 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 46.5% on the previous year and up 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Japan peaked at 31.1 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -0.4491 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Japan ranks 143rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 17.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 17.37 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1973 | 23.88 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1974 | 31.1 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 1975 | 21.65 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1976 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 1977 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1979 | 8.78 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 9.69 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1982 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1983 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1984 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1988 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 6.04 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 1990 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1993 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1994 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1997 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1998 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 1999 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +83.1% |
| 2000 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +97.2% |
| 2001 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0481 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 2004 | 0.2508 % change on previous year | +421.1% |
| 2005 | 0.597 % change on previous year | +138.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4491 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7115 % change on previous year | -258.4% |
| 2008 | -0.0725 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 2009 | 0.8445 % change on previous year | -1265.2% |
| 2010 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 2011 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2012 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2013 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 2015 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2016 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5472 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2018 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2019 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +69.5% |
| 2020 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 4 % change on previous year | +117.4% |
| 2022 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2023 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2024 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +46.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3.21 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.1 % change on previous year, 63% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Japan's 3.21 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5 % change on previous year, 92% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1265.2% | -0.0725 % change on previous year | 0.8445 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +421.1% | 0.0481 % change on previous year | 0.2508 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +258.4% | -0.4491 % change on previous year | 0.7115 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.68 % change on previous year | 8.27 % change on previous year | 31.1 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.51 % change on previous year | 4.01 % change on previous year | 9.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.12 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 7.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.4491 % change on previous year | 3.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.58 % change on previous year | 0.5472 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Japan?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Japan was 3.21 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 31.1 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4491 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Japan rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Japan ranks 143rd out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.