Gross capital formation in Japan
Japan: Gross capital formation was 175.55 trillion current LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
175.55 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
7th
of 187 countries
All-time high
185.84 trillion current LCU
in 1991
All-time low
35.40 trillion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Gross capital formation in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Japan stood at 175.55 trillion current LCU.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Japan peaked at 185.84 trillion current LCU in 1991 and was at its lowest, 35.40 trillion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Japan 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Gross capital formation in Japan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 35.40 trillion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 35.69 trillion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 40.61 trillion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 52.98 trillion current LCU | +30.5% |
| 1974 | 61.97 trillion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1975 | 60.14 trillion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 65.62 trillion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 70.84 trillion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 78.16 trillion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 89.06 trillion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1980 | 95.80 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 99.54 trillion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 100.14 trillion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 97.25 trillion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 102.90 trillion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 112.61 trillion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 116.88 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 123.85 trillion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 143.29 trillion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 160.23 trillion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 176.79 trillion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 185.84 trillion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 180.43 trillion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 173.69 trillion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 168.37 trillion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 171.37 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 183.15 trillion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 180.93 trillion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 166.84 trillion current LCU | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 156.23 trillion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 161.13 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 156.48 trillion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 144.81 trillion current LCU | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 142.05 trillion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 142.55 trillion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 145.12 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 146.41 trillion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 145.96 trillion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 143.78 trillion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 118.15 trillion current LCU | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 120.25 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 122.54 trillion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 126.28 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 130.56 trillion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 139.17 trillion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 145.74 trillion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 145.89 trillion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 150.52 trillion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 154.45 trillion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 156.25 trillion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 148.97 trillion current LCU | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 156.73 trillion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 165.59 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 171.16 trillion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 175.55 trillion current LCU | +2.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 175.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 1198.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Japan's 175.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 177.54 billion current LCU, 988.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 59.05 trillion current LCU | 35.40 trillion current LCU | 89.06 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 115.25 trillion current LCU | 95.80 trillion current LCU | 160.23 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 174.36 trillion current LCU | 156.23 trillion current LCU | 185.84 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 144.64 trillion current LCU | 118.15 trillion current LCU | 161.13 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 139.16 trillion current LCU | 120.25 trillion current LCU | 156.25 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.60 trillion current LCU | 148.97 trillion current LCU | 175.55 trillion current LCU | 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 gross capital formation in Japan?
- Gross capital formation in Japan was 175.55 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 185.84 trillion current LCU in 1991.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.40 trillion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for gross capital formation?
- Japan ranks 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.