Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Japan
Japan: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
145th
of 180 countries
All-time high
12.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.8949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2012
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Japan recorded 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2023.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 12.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.8949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
Japan ranks 145th of 180 countries on this measure, 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 in Japan, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 11.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1962 | 10.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1963 | 10.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 9.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 9.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1966 | 8.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1967 | 8.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1968 | 7.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1969 | 7.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 6.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 6.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 5.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 1973 | 4.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 1974 | 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 3.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 3.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.5% |
| 1979 | 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 2.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 2.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 2.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 2.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 1.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 1.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 1.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -26.6% |
| 1987 | 1.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1988 | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 1.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 1.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 0.9469 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 0.9054 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 1.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 1.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 1.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 1.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 1.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 0.9877 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 0.9036 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 0.8949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 1.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 1.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 2023 | 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 53% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 12.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.9054 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.8949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 142 Italy 1.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 143 Slovenia 1.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 144 Curacao 1.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 146 Jamaica 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 147 Estonia 1.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 148 Ireland 1.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Japan was 1.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.11 international-$ in 2021 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 0.8949 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 145th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. 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) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.