Japan 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$5.03 trillion
↓ 0.41% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$40,058.54
↑ 0.04% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.56%
↑ 6.71pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.23%
↓ 0.21pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $5.06 trillion | $5.03 trillion | -0.41% |
| GDP per Capita | $40,040.77 | $40,058.54 | +0.04% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.15% | 2.56% | +6.71pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.02% | -0.23% | -0.21pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.81% | 2.83% | +0.02pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $5.03 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $40,058.54
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.56%
- Gross National Income
- $5.28 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.23%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.19%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.83%
- 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)
- 3.90%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $5.03 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Japan for 2021 is $40,058.54. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Japan for 2021 is -0.23%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Japan's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 2.56%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Japan for 2021 is 2.83%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.