What is gdp per capita in Japan?

Gdp per capita in Japan was 44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 46,150 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2007.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.

How does Japan rank for gdp per capita?

Japan ranks 37th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Japan data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Japan

Name: GDP per capita in Japan
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Japan: GDP per capita was 44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 2.6%

World rank

37th

of 184 countries

All-time high

46,150 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2007

All-time low

3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2023

GDP per capita in Japan, 1950–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

Japan recorded 44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices for gdp per capita in 2023.

The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Japan peaked at 46,150 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.

That places Japan 37th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	4,201 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,459 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1960s	9,115 international-$ in 2021 prices	6,093 international-$ in 2021 prices	13,232 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	17,996 international-$ in 2021 prices	14,423 international-$ in 2021 prices	22,340 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	25,038 international-$ in 2021 prices	22,466 international-$ in 2021 prices	31,432 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	39,306 international-$ in 2021 prices	33,792 international-$ in 2021 prices	42,746 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	43,873 international-$ in 2021 prices	42,348 international-$ in 2021 prices	46,150 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	44,305 international-$ in 2021 prices	43,710 international-$ in 2021 prices	45,137 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	43,044 international-$ in 2021 prices	41,977 international-$ in 2021 prices	44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Japan

34 Spain 45,787 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
35 Aruba 45,326 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
36 Czechia 44,763 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
38 Israel 44,127 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
39 Oman 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
40 Guyana 43,484 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Japan

Exports of goods and services 928.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Gross national expenditure 4.23 trillion current US$ (2024)
Gross national expenditure 639.89 trillion current LCU (2024)
Gross national expenditure 4.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Industry (including construction), value added 26.8% (2024)
Gross national expenditure 100.9% (2024)
Exports of goods and services 920.96 billion current US$ (2024)
Exports of goods and services 139.40 trillion current LCU (2024)
Gross fixed capital formation 1.25 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Gross fixed capital formation 176.40 trillion current LCU (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Japan?: Gdp per capita in Japan was 44,266 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 46,150 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2007.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 3,138 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
How does Japan rank for gdp per capita?: Japan ranks 37th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.