General government final consumption expenditure in Japan
Japan: General government final consumption expenditure was 844.05 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure in Japan is 844.05 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure in Japan peaked at 1.25 trillion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 23.61 billion current US$, in 1970.
Japan ranks 5th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure in Japan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 23.61 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 28.53 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1972 | 38.73 billion current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1973 | 53.54 billion current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1974 | 65.29 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1975 | 78.17 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1976 | 86.25 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 105.86 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 146.24 billion current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1979 | 152.76 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 161.94 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 178.82 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 167.74 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 184.48 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 192.41 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 199.57 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 294.89 billion current US$ | +47.8% |
| 1987 | 357.36 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1988 | 420.70 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 414.37 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 424.00 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 487.00 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 546.62 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 650.46 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1994 | 736.65 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 835.11 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 746.09 billion current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 686.17 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 640.66 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 749.98 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 821.85 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 754.02 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 744.02 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 805.08 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 864.85 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 854.02 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 805.73 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 801.44 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 912.39 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 1.10 trillion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 1.24 trillion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 1.25 trillion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.04 trillion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 2014 | 975.69 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 868.83 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 980.95 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 956.65 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 984.72 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 1.06 trillion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 1.07 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 921.19 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2023 | 881.12 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 844.05 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 844.05 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 41.50 billion current US$, 20.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Japan's 844.05 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.58 billion current US$, 235.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77.90 billion current US$ | 23.61 billion current US$ | 152.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 257.23 billion current US$ | 161.94 billion current US$ | 420.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 650.27 billion current US$ | 424.00 billion current US$ | 835.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 837.98 billion current US$ | 744.02 billion current US$ | 1.02 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.04 trillion current US$ | 868.83 billion current US$ | 1.25 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 955.98 billion current US$ | 844.05 billion current US$ | 1.07 trillion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure in Japan?
- General government final consumption expenditure in Japan was 844.05 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 trillion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.61 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for general government final consumption expenditure?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. General government FCE includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees), and most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.