Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Japan
Japan: Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of was 0.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.1%
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
184th
of 203 countries
All-time high
0.1%
in 2022
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Japan, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Japan is 0.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Japan peaked at 0.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Japan 184th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | +83.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -33.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +18.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +18.4% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +68.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +20.8% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | +3.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.7%, 16% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 0.1% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.8%, 3% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 181 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.1% compare
- 181 United Kingdom 0.1% compare
- 183 Gabon 0.1% compare
- 185 Ireland 0.1% compare
- 186 Australia 0.1% compare
- 186 Australia and New Zealand 0.1% compare
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 volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Japan?
- Volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of in Japan was 0.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2022.
- What is the lowest volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Japan rank for volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of?
- Japan ranks 184th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of remittances (in united states dollars) as a proportion of rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of total GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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