Economy & public finances★ Primary KPIJapan — GDP GrowthChange in real GDP from one period to the next; positive means the economy grows, negative that it shrinks.1.1 %2025Source: OECD· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — GDPGross 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 bn2025Source: IMF· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — Public debtTotal government debt as a share of GDP; the lower the ratio, the more sustainable the debt.234.9 % GDP2025Source: IMF· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — Budget balanceGovernment revenue minus spending over a year, as % of GDP; negative is a deficit, positive a surplus.-1 % GDP2025Source: Eurostat· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — Public spendingTotal government spending relative to GDP; gauges the weight of the state in the economy.20.1 % GDP2022Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — GDP per capitaNational output (GDP) divided by population; a rough proxy for average living standards, in dollars.33.8K USD2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — Current account balanceBalance of current transactions with abroad (goods, services, income), as % of GDP; positive means the country lends to the world.3.4 % GDP2025Source: IMF· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Economy & public financesJapan — International reservesTotal 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 USD2025Source: IMF· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour market★ Primary KPIJapan — Unemployment RateShare of the labour force without a job and seeking one, per the ILO definition; lower is better.2.5 %2025Source: OECD· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour marketJapan — Youth UnemploymentUnemployment rate for ages 15-24; usually higher than average, it reveals young people's entry difficulties.4.5 %2025Source: ILO· 2023ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour marketJapan — Employment RateShare of people aged 15-64 who are employed; measures how well the economy puts working-age people to work.61.9 %2025Source: ILO· 2023ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour marketJapan — Activity rateShare of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.63.3 %2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour marketJapan — Hours workedMean weekly hours actually worked per employed person. Measures work intensity.36.7 hrs/week2024Source: ILO· 2023ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Labour marketJapan — Labour force participation rateShare of the working-age population (15+) that is either employed or actively seeking work. Measures labour-market engagement.63.8 %2025Source: ILO· 2023ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Defense★ Primary KPIJapan — Defense spendingMilitary spending as % of GDP; measures the national defense effort.1.4 % GDP2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Defense spending — % of government expenditureMilitary expenditure as a share of total general government expenditure.3.3 %2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Armed forces at a glance247,000Active personnel· 2024Personnel≈247,000Active personnel≈56,000ReservesLand≈520Main battle tanks≈3,000Armoured vehicles≈1,500Artillery piecesShow all 14 figures (+9 more)Source: IISS Military Balance 2024 · SIPRI· 2024ExploreSaveShareReport
DefenseJapan — Military spending (USD)Military spending in current USD; enables volume comparison.55.3B USD2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Active military personnelNumber of active-duty military personnel; reflects the size of the armed forces.261K2020Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Arms exportsValue of arms transfers exported; indicates weight in the global defense industry.21M USD2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Arms importsValue of arms transfers imported; indicates dependence on external suppliers.977M USD2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Military personnel (% labour force)Share of military personnel in the labour force.0.4 %2020Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
DefenseJapan — Defense spending — local currency (EUR)Military expenditure in current local currency units (EUR) — domestic-budget view.8.4T EUR2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Environment, energy & climate★ Primary KPIJapan — GHG emissionsTotal greenhouse-gas emissions, in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; cutting it is the climate goal.1,063 MtCO2e2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Environment, energy & climateJapan — Electricity production by source1,016 TWh· 2024Total productionOtherSolar PVWindHydroOilNatural gasCoalNuclearElectricity generation by source (not primary energy). Physical balance in TWh.Source: Ember — Yearly Electricity Data· 2024ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Environment, energy & climateJapan — Renewable energy shareShare of renewables in energy consumption; the higher, the more decarbonised the mix.8.8 %2021Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Environment, energy & climateJapan — Air quality (PM2.5)Average concentration of fine PM2.5 particles in the air; above WHO thresholds, health is at risk.11.45 µg/m32023Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Environment, energy & climateJapan — Forest coverShare of land covered by forest; a carbon sink and a biodiversity marker.68.4 %2023Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Purchasing power & prices★ Primary KPIJapan — Inflation (CPI)Average annual rise in consumer prices (CPI); 2% is the common target, above it purchasing power erodes.-0 %2020Source: OECD· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Immigration & integrationJapan — Net migrationDifference between people entering and leaving the territory; positive means more arrivals than departures.153.4K2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & training★ Primary KPIJapan — Education expenditureTotal spending on education as % of GDP; measures the national effort for schools and universities.3.3 % GDP2021Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & training★ Primary KPIJapan — Education SpendingPublic spending on education3.3 % GDP2021Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & trainingJapan — Student/Teacher RatioPrimary school student–teacher ratio15.66 ratio2017Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & trainingJapan — Tertiary AttainmentShare of 25-34 year-olds with a tertiary degree; measures the qualification level of the young generation.25.5 %2020Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & trainingJapan — PISA scoresAverage pupil score on the international PISA tests (reading, maths, science); allows education systems to be compared.527 score2018Source: World Bank· 2024ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & trainingJapan — Student-teacher ratioAverage number of pupils per teacher; a lower ratio means better supervision.15.66 ratio2017Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Education & trainingJapan — Tertiary enrolmentNumber of students enrolled in higher education; tracks the expansion of universities.64.492023Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Health expenditureCurrent health spending as % of GDP; measures resources devoted to the healthcare system.10.6 % GDP2024Source: OECD· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Health spending per capitaCurrent health spending per capita, in US dollars. Measures what a country devotes on average per person to the healthcare system.3.6K USD2023Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Health★ Primary KPIJapan — Life expectancyAverage number of years a newborn can expect to live under current mortality conditions.84.04 years2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Infant mortalityDeaths of children before age 1 per 1,000 live births; a key indicator of a country's health.1.8 per 1,0002024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Physician densityNumber of physicians per 1,000 inhabitants; a low level signals medical deserts.2.65 per 1,0002022Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Vaccination coverageShare of the population properly vaccinated; a high rate protects the community.99 %2024Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Preventable mortalityDeaths that could have been avoided through prevention or care, per 100,000; lower is better.86 per 100k2021Source: OECDExploreSaveShareReportSource
HealthJapan — Hospital bedsNumber of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants; measures hospital capacity.12.59 per 1,0002022Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Security & crime★ Primary KPIJapan — Homicide RateHomicides per 100,000 inhabitants; the most reliable violence indicator as it is best recorded.0.23 per 100k2023Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Housing★ Primary KPIJapan — Property price indexHouse price index (Notaires-INSEE); tracks property prices, base 100 at a reference year.121 index2024Source: BIS· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
HousingJapan — Household creditOutstanding credit to households as % of GDP. Measures structural household leverage.65.1 % GDP2024Source: BIS· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Transport & mobility★ Primary KPIJapan — Road MortalityNumber of people killed on the roads; the main road-safety indicator.3.62019Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Institutional trustJapan — Leader approvalSanae Takaichi · Première ministre· in office since October 202554.3 %net +32Cabinet approval· Jiji Press (時事通信, face-à-face mensuel)· 2026-06Source: Jiji Press (時事通信, face-à-face mensuel)· 2026-06ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Institutional trust★ Primary KPIJapan — Trust in national governmentShare of the population reporting trust in the national government.24 %2021Source: OECDExploreSaveShareReportSource
Institutional trustJapan — Trust in parliamentShare of the population reporting trust in parliament.19.3 %2021Source: OECDExploreSaveShareReportSource
Institutional trustJapan — Trust in the justice systemShare of the population reporting trust in the justice system.48.3 %2021Source: OECDExploreSaveShareReportSource
Institutional trustJapan — Trust in local governmentShare of the population reporting trust in local government.38.2 %2021Source: OECDExploreSaveShareReportSource
Social cohesion, poverty & inequalityJapan — Gini indexMeasure of income inequality from 0 (perfect equality) to 1; the lower the index, the more equal the society.32.3 index2020Source: World Bank· 2026ExploreSaveShareReportSource
Social cohesion, poverty & inequalityJapan — Household over-indebtednessNumber of over-indebtedness filings; signals households' financial fragility.7.82024Source: BIS· 2025ExploreSaveShareReportSource
