Japan 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$5.04 trillion
↑ 2.23% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$39,751.13
↑ 2.36% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.64%
↓ 1.03pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.99%
↑ 0.50pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $4.93 trillion | $5.04 trillion | +2.23% |
| GDP per Capita | $38,834.05 | $39,751.13 | +2.36% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.68% | 0.64% | -1.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.48% | 0.99% | +0.50pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.82% | 2.47% | -0.36pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $5.04 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $39,751.13
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.64%
- Gross National Income
- $5.23 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.99%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.00%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.47%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- 3.52%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $5.04 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Japan for 2018 is $39,751.13. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Japan for 2018 is 0.99%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Japan's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 0.64%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Japan for 2018 is 2.47%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.