Net portfolio investment in Japan
Japan: Net portfolio investment was 198.90 billion usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Japan, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
Japan recorded 198.90 billion usd for net portfolio investment in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 244.3% on the previous year and up 172.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Japan peaked at 282.69 billion usd in 2008 and was at its lowest, -274.65 billion usd, in 2013.
Japan ranks 2nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.63 billion usd | -127.52 billion usd | 282.69 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.44 billion usd | -274.65 billion usd | 268.04 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | -24.68 billion usd | -195.68 billion usd | 198.90 billion usd | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More economy & growth data for Japan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.9% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 38,619 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 18.8% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 4.76 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 38,619 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 149.66 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.25 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -28.09 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.66 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Japan?
- Net portfolio investment in Japan was 198.90 billion usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 282.69 billion usd in 2008.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -274.65 billion usd in 2013.
- How does Japan rank for net portfolio investment?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)