Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Japan
Japan: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 18.7%
World rank
129th
of 163 countries
All-time high
12.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.7088 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1995
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan is 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 18.7% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 12.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.7088 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 1995.
That places Japan 129th out of 163 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Japan, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 11.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1962 | 11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1963 | 10.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1964 | 9.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1965 | 9.41 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 8.97 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 8.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1968 | 8.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 7.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 7.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 6.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1972 | 5.53 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1973 | 4.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 1974 | 3.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1975 | 3.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 3.43 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 2.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1978 | 2.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -25.1% |
| 1979 | 2.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 2.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 2.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 2.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1983 | 2.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 2.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 2.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 1.4 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -30.7% |
| 1987 | 1.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 1.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1989 | 1.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 1.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 0.9488 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 0.8334 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1994 | 0.7628 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 0.7088 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 0.8203 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 1997 | 0.9085 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 0.9906 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 0.874 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 0.8349 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 0.9516 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.0% |
| 2002 | 0.9954 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 0.9377 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8865 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 0.9128 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 0.9712 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 0.9927 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 0.8803 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 0.8054 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 0.7709 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 0.7116 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 0.7152 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8765 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +22.5% |
| 2014 | 0.9296 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 1.04 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 0.928 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 0.9571 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 0.9415 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 0.9214 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 0.8916 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 0.9043 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.82 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 59% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 12.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.23 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.74 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9011 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.7088 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9168 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.8054 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.9954 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.879 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.7116 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.04 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9564 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.8916 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 126 Spain 1.12 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 127 Cyprus 1.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Dominica 1.08 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 130 Jamaica 1.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 Liberia 1.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Estonia 1.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Japan
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 493.16 units per person (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 360.1 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.17 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan was 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7088 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1995.
- How does Japan rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 129th out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.