Japan
Japan, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 123.4 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 1.2% and a CPI of 3.2%. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of East Asia & Pacific (4.0%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Liquidity conditions reflect negative real interest rates of -2.3%, indicating an environment of financial repression.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 30.0% over 65 years old. It stands out for high social cohesion, combining low levels of inequality (Gini: 32.3) with near full-employment figures, reducing country risk. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $1371B), offering a shield against external shocks.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
0.84%
10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
2.67%
SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
+1.83%
GDP Evolution (10 years)
$4.44T
+1.19%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
3.2%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$35,951
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
2.5%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
123.4M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
30.0%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
32.3
YEAR 2020
Exports (% GDP)
22.0%
YEAR 2024
Imports (% GDP)
22.9%
YEAR 2024
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
1.0%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.44T | 1.19 | 3.17 | 2.45 | --- | --- | --- | 1.03 |
| 2024 | $4.19T | -0.24 | 2.74 | 2.50 | --- | 21.98 | 22.87 | 0.45 |
| 2023 | $4.38T | 0.72 | 3.27 | 2.60 | --- | 21.06 | 22.54 | 0.46 |
| 2022 | $4.45T | 1.33 | 2.50 | 2.61 | --- | 20.65 | 24.21 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | $5.23T | 3.56 | -0.23 | 2.81 | --- | 17.46 | 17.96 | 0.67 |
| 2020 | $5.19T | -4.28 | -0.02 | 2.81 | --- | 15.13 | 15.39 | 1.21 |
| 2019 | $5.25T | -0.31 | 0.47 | 2.35 | --- | 17.04 | 17.32 | 0.76 |
| 2018 | $5.15T | 0.83 | 0.99 | 2.47 | --- | 17.91 | 17.89 | 0.49 |
| 2017 | $5.04T | 1.62 | 0.48 | 2.82 | --- | 17.22 | 16.47 | 0.37 |
| 2016 | $5.11T | 0.70 | -0.13 | 3.13 | --- | 15.72 | 14.93 | 0.80 |
