Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was 2.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Japan, 1997–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Japan recorded 2.57 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 210.1% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 22.61 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -26.01 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Japan ranks 140th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -3.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -15.69 % change on previous year | +335.3% |
| 1999 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 2000 | 16.3 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2001 | -8.21 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 2002 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2003 | 10.84 % change on previous year | -475.9% |
| 2004 | 19.56 % change on previous year | +80.5% |
| 2005 | 12.27 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2006 | 10.36 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2007 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2008 | 21.44 % change on previous year | +168.4% |
| 2009 | -26.01 % change on previous year | -221.3% |
| 2010 | 22.61 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 2011 | 22.53 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2013 | -5.85 % change on previous year | -227.2% |
| 2014 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -164.6% |
| 2015 | -18.52 % change on previous year | -589.9% |
| 2016 | -4.57 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2017 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -289.7% |
| 2018 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2019 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 2020 | -12.19 % change on previous year | +646.0% |
| 2021 | 17.53 % change on previous year | -243.8% |
| 2022 | 14.67 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2023 | -7.81 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 2024 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 2025 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 2.57 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.34 % change on previous year, 35% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Japan's 2.57 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.53 % change on previous year, 73% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.5 % change on previous year | -15.69 % change on previous year | 8.79 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 6.17 % change on previous year | -26.01 % change on previous year | 21.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.24 % change on previous year | -18.52 % change on previous year | 22.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 % change on previous year | -12.19 % change on previous year | 17.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 137 Cote d'Ivoire 3.11 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Bermuda 2.88 % change on previous year compare
- 139 New Zealand 2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Greece 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Tonga 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Portugal 2.44 % change on previous year compare
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- 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$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Japan?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Japan was 2.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.61 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.01 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Japan rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 140th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.