Japan GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Japan is $4.38 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.7%. GDP per capita is $35,703.

Japan GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Japan has grown from $1.16 trillion in 1980 to $4.38 trillion in 2026.

Japan GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Japan. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.67%

Best Year

1988 (+6.7%)

Worst Year

2009 (-5.9%)

Years of Contraction

9 of 47

GDP per capita in Japan rose from $35,973 in 2025 to $35,703 in 2026, a decrease of 0.8%.

"Japan GDP", "Japan gross domestic product", and "Japan economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Japan

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Japan for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Japan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$4,379,253,000,000	0.7%	$35,703	-0.52%
2025	$4,435,163,000,000	1.2%	$35,973	-0.48%
2024	$4,190,008,000,000	-0.2%	$33,820	-0.48%
2023	$4,384,854,000,000	0.7%	$35,225	-0.46%
2022	$4,447,976,000,000	1.3%	$35,566	-0.34%
2021	$5,225,934,000,000	3.6%	$41,644	-0.28%
2020	$5,189,197,000,000	-4.3%	$41,234	-0.29%
2019	$5,245,755,000,000	-0.3%	$41,560	-0.22%
2018	$5,154,293,000,000	0.8%	$40,747	-0.2%
2017	$5,038,232,000,000	1.6%	$39,751	-0.17%
2016	$5,110,357,000,000	0.7%	$40,252	-0.01%
2015	$4,534,438,000,000	1.8%	$35,711	-0.11%
2014	$4,985,764,000,000	0.9%	$39,221	-0.17%
2013	$5,272,297,000,000	2%	$41,406	-0.17%
2012	$6,333,803,000,000	1.6%	$49,657	-0.22%
2011	$6,279,423,000,000	-0.2%	$49,123	0.19%
2010	$5,811,577,000,000	4.1%	$45,547	0.03%
2009	$5,336,766,000,000	-5.9%	$41,840	-0.11%
2008	$5,160,198,000,000	-1.2%	$40,411	-0.05%
2007	$4,624,668,000,000	1.7%	$36,199	0.01%
2006	$4,648,058,000,000	1.5%	$36,385	0%
2005	$4,875,649,000,000	1.8%	$38,165	0.01%
2004	$4,941,505,000,000	2.1%	$38,686	0.08%
2003	$4,573,415,000,000	1.4%	$35,832	0.18%
2002	$4,245,946,000,000	0.1%	$33,328	0.21%
2001	$4,438,791,000,000	0.3%	$34,915	0.24%
2000	$5,042,382,000,000	3%	$39,757	0.19%
1999	$4,688,982,000,000	-0.3%	$37,042	0.19%
1998	$4,150,360,000,000	-1.8%	$32,849	0.27%
1997	$4,579,783,000,000	1.4%	$36,344	0.24%
1996	$5,021,444,000,000	3.1%	$39,944	0.22%
1995	$5,639,651,000,000	2.3%	$44,960	0.26%
1994	$5,104,062,000,000	0.9%	$40,795	0.28%
1993	$4,640,603,000,000	-0.5%	$37,193	0.32%
1992	$4,071,656,000,000	0.9%	$32,739	0.35%
1991	$3,731,419,000,000	3.5%	$30,110	0.4%
1990	$3,258,697,000,000	4.8%	$26,399	0.33%
1989	$3,180,501,000,000	4.9%	$25,852	0.39%
1988	$3,197,143,000,000	6.7%	$26,089	0.42%
1987	$2,639,715,000,000	4.6%	$21,632	0.48%
1986	$2,168,525,000,000	3.3%	$17,856	0.53%
1985	$1,459,625,000,000	5.2%	$12,083	0.62%
1984	$1,376,575,000,000	4.4%	$11,467	0.65%
1983	$1,299,897,000,000	3.6%	$10,899	0.69%
1982	$1,185,206,000,000	3.3%	$10,006	0.7%
1981	$1,273,672,000,000	4.3%	$10,828	0.73%
1980	$1,155,182,000,000	3.2%	$9,893	—

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Japan GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Japan through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Japan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$5,128,325,000,000	0.6%	$43,038	-0.62%
2030	$5,002,181,000,000	0.6%	$41,720	-0.6%
2029	$4,872,753,000,000	0.6%	$40,398	-0.58%
2028	$4,744,089,000,000	0.6%	$39,104	-0.56%
2027	$4,561,624,000,000	0.6%	$37,391	-0.54%

Compare Japan to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Japan ranks #4 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Japan?

The nominal GDP of Japan in 2026 is $4.38 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Japan 4th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Japan?

The GDP growth rate of Japan in 2026 is 0.7%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Japan?

GDP per capita in Japan in 2026 is $35,703, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Japan expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Japan to reach $5.13 trillion by 2031, up from $4.38 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.