Japan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Japan has an advanced economy known for automobiles, electronics, machinery, technology, manufacturing, and a large services sector. GDP per capita offers a useful way to examine Japan’s economic output relative to its population and provides additional context beyond total GDP. Demographic conditions also make per-person measures particularly relevant for Japan. Explore the latest Japan GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$35,703
Est. in USD
World Rank
#40
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-0.8%
-$270
Asia Rank
#10
Out of 49 countries
1. Japan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Japan’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within a highly developed and technologically advanced economy. The measure adjusts overall national output for population, allowing Japan to be compared more consistently with countries of different sizes. It provides useful context for understanding how industrial strength, service activity, and productivity translate into economic output on a per-person basis.
2. Japan GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Japan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,703 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | $35,973 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $33,820 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | $35,225 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | $35,566 | -14.6% |
| 2021 | $41,644 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $41,234 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | $41,560 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $40,747 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $39,751 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | $40,252 | +12.7% |
| 2015 | $35,711 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | $39,221 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | $41,406 | -16.6% |
| 2012 | $49,657 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $49,123 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | $45,547 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | $41,840 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | $40,411 | +11.6% |
| 2007 | $36,199 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | $36,385 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | $38,165 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | $38,686 | +8.0% |
| 2003 | $35,832 | +7.5% |
| 2002 | $33,328 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | $34,915 | -12.2% |
| 2000 | $39,757 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | $37,042 | +12.8% |
| 1998 | $32,848 | -9.6% |
| 1997 | $36,344 | -9.0% |
| 1996 | $39,944 | -11.2% |
| 1995 | $44,960 | +10.2% |
| 1994 | $40,795 | +9.7% |
| 1993 | $37,193 | +13.6% |
| 1992 | $32,739 | +8.7% |
| 1991 | $30,109 | +14.1% |
| 1990 | $26,399 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | $25,852 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | $26,089 | +20.6% |
| 1987 | $21,632 | +21.1% |
| 1986 | $17,856 | +47.8% |
| 1985 | $12,083 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | $11,467 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | $10,899 | +8.9% |
| 1982 | $10,006 | -7.6% |
| 1981 | $10,828 | +9.5% |
| 1980 | $9,893 | — |
4. Japan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-0.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-14.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-11.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-1.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Japan’s GDP per capita trend is influenced by economic growth, productivity, inflation, exchange-rate movements, and long-term demographic change. Periods of strong industrial performance can support higher output, while weaker economic conditions may limit progress. Reviewing the historical series helps show how Japan’s economic output per resident has evolved through different stages of expansion, slowdown, and structural adjustment.
5. Japan GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Japan
$35,703
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$17,852
$35,703
USD
Japan’s GDP per capita is approximately
86.5%
above the
Asia average
and
41.8%
above the world average.
6. Japan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Saudi Arabia | $37,811 |
| #8 | South Korea | $37,412 |
| #9 | Brunei | $36,288 |
| #10 | Japan | $35,703 |
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Japan
Japan GDP (Nominal)
$4.38 Trillion
(2026)
Japan GDP Per Capita
$35,703
(2026)
Japan’s total GDP measures the combined value of production across the national economy, while GDP per capita relates that output to the size of the population. Total GDP is useful for understanding Japan’s overall economic scale, whereas GDP per capita enables more population-adjusted comparisons with other countries. Both measures together provide a fuller view of economic performance.
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8. Japan GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $37,391 | +4.7% |
| 2028 | $39,104 | +4.6% |
| 2029 | $40,398 | +3.3% |
| 2030 | $41,720 | +3.3% |
Japan GDP per capita is projected to reach $41,720 by 2030, representing a 16.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Japan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Japan GDP per capita is estimated at $35,703 in 2026.
It ranks #40 globally and #10 in Asia.
GDP per capita decreased by 0.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 14.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 11.3%.
It is approximately 86.5% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 41.8% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $41,720 by 2030, 16.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Japan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Japan GDP per capita is estimated at $35,703 in 2026.
Japan ranks #40 globally and #10 in Asia by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 0.8% compared with 2025.
Japan GDP per capita was approximately $35,711 in 2015.
Japan GDP per capita is approximately 86.5% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.