ICT service exports in Japan
Japan: ICT service exports was 6.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ict service exports in Japan is 6.0%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 199.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in Japan peaked at 6.6% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2008.
That places Japan 95th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in Japan, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3.8% | — |
| 1997 | 4.0% | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 4.0% | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 3.3% | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 3.4% | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 3.3% | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.9% | -13.5% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | -21.7% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | -31.4% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +21.9% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | +23.4% |
| 2018 | 2.5% | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +41.3% |
| 2020 | 6.2% | +75.1% |
| 2021 | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 6.6% | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 5.1% | -9.2% |
| 2025 | 6.0% | +17.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 6.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.6%, 79% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Japan's 6.0% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5%, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 5.1% | 6.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 92 Montenegro 6.3% compare
- 93 Italy 6.3% compare
- 94 Egypt 6.1% compare
- 96 Chile 5.9% compare
- 97 Russian Federation 5.8% compare
- 98 New Zealand 5.7% 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 ict service exports in Japan?
- Ict service exports in Japan was 6.0% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 2022.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2008.
- How does Japan rank for ict service exports?
- Japan ranks 95th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions).