Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan
Japan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan, 1994–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Japan recorded 18.8% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan peaked at 23.5% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 18.8%, in 2024.
Japan ranks 28th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 23.4% | — |
| 1995 | 23.5% | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 23.5% | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 23.3% | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 22.7% | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 22.0% | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 22.2% | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 21.1% | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 20.6% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 20.7% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 21.0% | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 21.1% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 21.1% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 21.7% | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 21.3% | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 19.1% | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 20.9% | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 19.7% | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 19.7% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 19.4% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 20.1% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 20.0% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 20.1% | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 20.3% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 20.1% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 19.8% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 19.7% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 18.8% | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 19.5% | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 18.8% | -3.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 18.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 2.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Japan's 18.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 2.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.1% | 22.0% | 23.5% | 6 |
| 2000s | 21.0% | 19.1% | 22.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.0% | 19.2% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.3% | 18.8% | 19.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Japan was 18.8% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.5% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.8% in 2024.
- How does Japan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Japan ranks 28th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.