Japan 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$6.27 trillion
↑ 0.63% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$49,145.28
↑ 0.79% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.37%
↑ 1.35pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.04%
↑ 0.23pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $6.23 trillion | $6.27 trillion | +0.63% |
| GDP per Capita | $48,760.08 | $49,145.28 | +0.79% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.02% | 1.37% | +1.35pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.27% | -0.04% | +0.23pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.55% | 4.36% | -0.19pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $6.27 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $49,145.28
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.37%
- Gross National Income
- $6.45 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.04%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.76%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.36%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.18%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 0.96%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $6.27 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Japan for 2012 is $49,145.28. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Japan for 2012 is -0.04%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Japan's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 1.37%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Japan for 2012 is 4.36%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.