Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Japan
Japan: Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 117.07 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Japan recorded 117.07 billion US dollar for other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Japan peaked at 125.20 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.42 billion US dollar, in 1997.
Japan ranks 15th of 153 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Japan, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6.91 billion US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 6.42 billion US dollar | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 6.63 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 7.60 billion US dollar | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 71.91 billion US dollar | +846.5% |
| 2001 | 46.67 billion US dollar | -35.1% |
| 2002 | 32.97 billion US dollar | -29.4% |
| 2003 | 23.55 billion US dollar | -28.6% |
| 2004 | 27.92 billion US dollar | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 39.12 billion US dollar | +40.1% |
| 2006 | 54.08 billion US dollar | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 74.42 billion US dollar | +37.6% |
| 2008 | 72.86 billion US dollar | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 62.61 billion US dollar | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 78.31 billion US dollar | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 82.10 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 85.94 billion US dollar | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 76.11 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 84.17 billion US dollar | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 89.91 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 105.66 billion US dollar | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 105.88 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 108.44 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 108.41 billion US dollar | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 124.42 billion US dollar | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 125.20 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 119.56 billion US dollar | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 111.70 billion US dollar | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 115.94 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 117.07 billion US dollar | +1.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 117.07 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.54 billion US dollar, 9.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Japan's 117.07 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 785.53 million US dollar, 149.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +846.5% | 7.60 billion US dollar | 71.91 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.89 billion US dollar | 6.42 billion US dollar | 7.60 billion US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 50.61 billion US dollar | 23.55 billion US dollar | 74.42 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.49 billion US dollar | 76.11 billion US dollar | 108.44 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.98 billion US dollar | 111.70 billion US dollar | 125.20 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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 other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Japan?
- Other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Japan was 117.07 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 125.20 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.42 billion US dollar in 1997.
- How does Japan rank for other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6)?
- Japan ranks 15th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.