Portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan
Japan: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
57.42 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 323.3%
World rank
4th
of 184 countries
All-time high
169.75 billion BoP, current US$
in 2013
All-time low
-80.45 billion BoP, current US$
in 2020
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan is 57.42 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 323.3% on the previous year and up 409.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan peaked at 169.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, -80.45 billion BoP, current US$, in 2020.
Japan ranks 4th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -780.00 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | -810.00 million BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 330.00 million BoP, current US$ | -140.7% |
| 1980 | 6.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +1884.8% |
| 1981 | 5.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1982 | 2.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -56.9% |
| 1983 | 6.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +140.4% |
| 1984 | -3.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -158.9% |
| 1985 | -668.23 million BoP, current US$ | -81.5% |
| 1986 | -15.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +2250.6% |
| 1987 | -43.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +177.3% |
| 1988 | 6.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -115.7% |
| 1989 | 6.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1990 | -13.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -292.3% |
| 1991 | 46.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -449.0% |
| 1992 | 8.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -81.0% |
| 1993 | 19.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +123.7% |
| 1994 | 48.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +146.5% |
| 1995 | 50.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 49.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 27.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -45.4% |
| 1998 | 16.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.3% |
| 1999 | 103.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +544.7% |
| 2000 | -1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -101.2% |
| 2001 | 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -3140.6% |
| 2002 | -16.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -142.7% |
| 2003 | 87.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -625.9% |
| 2004 | 98.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 131.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2006 | 71.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -45.6% |
| 2007 | 45.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.4% |
| 2008 | -69.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -253.3% |
| 2009 | 12.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -117.8% |
| 2010 | 40.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +224.4% |
| 2011 | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -86.0% |
| 2012 | 34.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +519.0% |
| 2013 | 169.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +385.8% |
| 2014 | 32.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -80.6% |
| 2015 | 11.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -65.8% |
| 2016 | -44.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -497.8% |
| 2017 | 16.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -136.7% |
| 2018 | -41.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -353.0% |
| 2019 | 30.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -174.1% |
| 2020 | -80.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -360.4% |
| 2021 | 18.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -123.2% |
| 2022 | -8.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -144.5% |
| 2023 | 25.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -403.2% |
| 2024 | 13.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -46.0% |
| 2025 | 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +323.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.16 million BoP, current US$, 867.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.78 million BoP, current US$, 32172.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +3140.6% | -1.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ |
| 1986 | -2250.6% | -668.23 million BoP, current US$ | -15.71 billion BoP, current US$ |
| 1980 | +1884.8% | 330.00 million BoP, current US$ | 6.55 billion BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -420.00 million BoP, current US$ | -810.00 million BoP, current US$ | 330.00 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | -2.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -43.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 103.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -69.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 131.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -44.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 169.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -80.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States 735.74 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 Luxembourg 476.15 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 3 Ireland 382.05 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 46.26 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 China 35.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Spain 19.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for 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$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Japan was 57.42 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 169.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -80.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2020.
- How does Japan rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 409.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.