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Updated on Aug 5, 2026

Defense★ Primary KPI

Japan — Defense spending

Military spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.
1.4 % GDP
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 5, 2026

Economy & public finances

Japan — Current account balance

Balance of current transactions with abroad (goods, services, income), as % of GDP; positive means the country lends to the world.
3.4 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Updated on Aug 4, 2026

Defense

Japan — Arms imports

Value of arms transfers imported; indicates dependence on external suppliers.
977M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 4, 2026

Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Japan — Gini index

Measure of income inequality from 0 (perfect equality) to 1; the lower the index, the more equal the society.
32.3 index
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate★ Primary KPI

Japan — GHG emissions

Total greenhouse-gas emissions, in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; cutting it is the climate goal.
1,063 MtCO2e
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances★ Primary KPI

Japan — GDP Growth

Change in real GDP from one period to the next; positive means the economy grows, negative that it shrinks.
1.1 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Defense

Japan — Active military personnel

Number of active-duty military personnel; reflects the size of the armed forces.
261K
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Environment, energy & climate

Japan — Air quality (PM2.5)

Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.
11.45 µg/m3
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026

Labour market

Japan — Activity rate

Share of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.
63.3 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 2, 2026

Health

Japan — Health expenditure

Current health spending as % of GDP; measures resources devoted to the healthcare system.
10.6 % GDP
2024
Source: OECD· 2025
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Updated on Aug 1, 2026

Defense

Japan — Defense spending — local currency (EUR)

Military expenditure in current local currency units (EUR) — domestic-budget view.
8.4T EUR
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Updated on Aug 1, 2026

Defense

Japan — Defense spending — % of government expenditure

Military expenditure as a share of total general government expenditure.
3.3 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances★ Primary KPI

Japan — GDP Growth

Change in real GDP from one period to the next; positive means the economy grows, negative that it shrinks.
1.1 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Japan — GDP

Gross domestic product at current prices, expressed in billions of US dollars (market exchange rate). The standard cross-country measure of "size of the economy" in a common currency.
4,186 USD bn
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Japan — Public debt

Total government debt as a share of GDP; the lower the ratio, the more sustainable the debt.
234.9 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Japan — Budget balance

Government revenue minus spending over a year, as % of GDP; negative is a deficit, positive a surplus.
-1 % GDP
2025
Source: Eurostat· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Japan — Public spending

Total government spending relative to GDP; gauges the weight of the state in the economy.
20.1 % GDP
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Japan — GDP per capita

National output (GDP) divided by population; a rough proxy for average living standards, in dollars.
33.8K USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Economy & public finances

Japan — Current account balance

Balance of current transactions with abroad (goods, services, income), as % of GDP; positive means the country lends to the world.
3.4 % GDP
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Economy & public finances

Japan — International reserves

Total reserve assets held by the central bank (gold, FX, SDRs, IMF position). Signals the country's ability to meet external obligations.
1,304,437 M USD
2025
Source: IMF· 2025
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Labour market★ Primary KPI

Japan — Unemployment Rate

Share of the labour force without a job and seeking one, per the ILO definition; lower is better.
2.5 %
2025
Source: OECD· 2026
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Labour market

Japan — Youth Unemployment

Unemployment rate for ages 15-24; usually higher than average, it reveals young people's entry difficulties.
4.5 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Japan — Employment Rate

Share of people aged 15-64 who are employed; measures how well the economy puts working-age people to work.
61.9 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Japan — Activity rate

Share of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.
63.3 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Labour market

Japan — Hours worked

Mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person. Measures work intensity.
36.7 hrs/week
2024
Source: ILO· 2023
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Labour market

Japan — Labour force participation rate

Share of the working-age population (15+) that is either employed or actively seeking work. Measures labour-market engagement.
63.8 %
2025
Source: ILO· 2023
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Defense★ Primary KPI

Japan — Defense spending

Military spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.
1.4 % GDP
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Defense spending — % of government expenditure

Military expenditure as a share of total general government expenditure.
3.3 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Armed forces at a glance

247,000
Active personnel· 2024
Personnel
  • ≈247,000
    Active personnel
  • ≈56,000
    Reserves
Land
  • ≈520
    Main battle tanks
  • ≈3,000
    Armoured vehicles
  • ≈1,500
    Artillery pieces
Source: IISS Military Balance 2024 · SIPRI· 2024
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Defense

Japan — Military spending (USD)

Military spending in current USD; enables volume comparison.
55.3B USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Active military personnel

Number of active-duty military personnel; reflects the size of the armed forces.
261K
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Arms exports

Value of arms transfers exported; indicates weight in the global defense industry.
21M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Arms imports

Value of arms transfers imported; indicates dependence on external suppliers.
977M USD
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Military personnel (% labour force)

Share of military personnel in the labour force.
0.4 %
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Defense

Japan — Defense spending — local currency (EUR)

Military expenditure in current local currency units (EUR) — domestic-budget view.
8.4T EUR
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate★ Primary KPI

Japan — GHG emissions

Total greenhouse-gas emissions, in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; cutting it is the climate goal.
1,063 MtCO2e
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Japan — Electricity production by source

1,016 TWh· 2024
Total production
  • Other
  • Solar PV
  • Wind
  • Hydro
  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Coal
  • Nuclear

Electricity generation by source (not primary energy). Physical balance in TWh.

Source: Ember — Yearly Electricity Data· 2024
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Environment, energy & climate

Japan — Renewable energy share

Share of renewables in energy consumption; the higher, the more decarbonised the mix.
8.8 %
2021
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Japan — Air quality (PM2.5)

Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.
11.45 µg/m3
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Environment, energy & climate

Japan — Forest cover

Share of land covered by forest; a carbon sink and a biodiversity marker.
68.4 %
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Purchasing power & prices★ Primary KPI

Japan — Inflation (CPI)

Average annual rise in consumer prices (CPI); 2% is the common target, above it purchasing power erodes.
-0 %
2020
Source: OECD· 2026
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Immigration & integration

Japan — Net migration

Difference between people entering and leaving the territory; positive means more arrivals than departures.
153.4K
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training★ Primary KPI

Japan — Education expenditure

Total spending on education as % of GDP; measures the national effort for schools and universities.
3.3 % GDP
2021
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training★ Primary KPI

Japan — Education Spending

Public spending on education
3.3 % GDP
2021
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Japan — Student/Teacher Ratio

Primary school student–teacher ratio
15.66 ratio
2017
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Japan — Tertiary Attainment

Share of 25-34 year-olds with a tertiary degree; measures the qualification level of the young generation.
25.5 %
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Japan — PISA scores

Average pupil score on the international PISA tests (reading, maths, science); allows education systems to be compared.
527 score
2018
Source: World Bank· 2024
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Education & training

Japan — Student-teacher ratio

Average number of pupils per teacher; a lower ratio means better supervision.
15.66 ratio
2017
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Education & training

Japan — Tertiary enrolment

Number of students enrolled in higher education; tracks the expansion of universities.
64.49
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Japan — Health expenditure

Current health spending as % of GDP; measures resources devoted to the healthcare system.
10.6 % GDP
2024
Source: OECD· 2025
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Health

Japan — Health spending per capita

Current health spending per capita, in US dollars. Measures what a country devotes on average per person to the healthcare system.
3.6K USD
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health★ Primary KPI

Japan — Life expectancy

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live under current mortality conditions.
84.04 years
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Japan — Infant mortality

Deaths of children before age 1 per 1,000 live births; a key indicator of a country's health.
1.8 per 1,000
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Japan — Physician density

Number of physicians per 1,000 inhabitants; a low level signals medical deserts.
2.65 per 1,000
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Japan — Vaccination coverage

Share of the population properly vaccinated; a high rate protects the community.
99 %
2024
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Health

Japan — Preventable mortality

Deaths that could have been avoided through prevention or care, per 100,000; lower is better.
86 per 100k
2021
Source: OECD
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Health

Japan — Hospital beds

Number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants; measures hospital capacity.
12.59 per 1,000
2022
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Security & crime★ Primary KPI

Japan — Homicide Rate

Homicides per 100,000 inhabitants; the most reliable violence indicator as it is best recorded.
0.23 per 100k
2023
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Housing★ Primary KPI

Japan — Property price index

House price index (Notaires-INSEE); tracks property prices, base 100 at a reference year.
121 index
2024
Source: BIS· 2025
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Housing

Japan — Household credit

Outstanding credit to households as % of GDP. Measures structural household leverage.
65.1 % GDP
2024
Source: BIS· 2025
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Transport & mobility★ Primary KPI

Japan — Road Mortality

Number of people killed on the roads; the main road-safety indicator.
3.6
2019
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Institutional trust

Japan — Leader approval

Sanae Takaichi · Première ministre· in office since October 2025

54.3 %net +32
Cabinet approval· Jiji Press (時事通信, face-à-face mensuel)· 2026-06
Source: Jiji Press (時事通信, face-à-face mensuel)· 2026-06
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Institutional trust★ Primary KPI

Japan — Trust in national government

Share of the population reporting trust in the national government.
24 %
2021
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Japan — Trust in parliament

Share of the population reporting trust in parliament.
19.3 %
2021
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Japan — Trust in the justice system

Share of the population reporting trust in the justice system.
48.3 %
2021
Source: OECD
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Institutional trust

Japan — Trust in local government

Share of the population reporting trust in local government.
38.2 %
2021
Source: OECD
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Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Japan — Gini index

Measure of income inequality from 0 (perfect equality) to 1; the lower the index, the more equal the society.
32.3 index
2020
Source: World Bank· 2026
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Social cohesion, poverty & inequality

Japan — Household over-indebtedness

Number of over-indebtedness filings; signals households' financial fragility.
7.8
2024
Source: BIS· 2025
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