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Japan GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$54,815 +$2,776 (+5.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #41 Global Peak $54,815 (2025) Source World Bank

Japan GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

Japan's gdp per capita ppp stood at $54,815 in 2025, a rise of +$2,776 from 2024. The IMF projects $54,815 by 2025. Japan ranked 41st globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $63,223 - -
2029* IMF $61,384 - -
2028* IMF $59,667 - -
2027* IMF $58,067 - -
2026* IMF $56,444 - -
2025* IMF $54,815 - -
2025 $54,815 +$2,776 #41
2024 $52,039 +$925 #45
2023 $50,662 +$2,204 #47
2022 $47,192 +$2,535 #48
2021 $44,355 +$1,791 #45
2020 $42,426 −$392 #40
2019 $42,678 +$431 #43
2018 $42,142 +$624 #39
2017 $41,444 +$1,396 #40
2016 $40,597 +$1,228 #38
2015 $40,899 +$2,534 #35
2014 $39,555 +$2,022 #36
2013 $39,402 +$3,284 #35
2012 $37,606 +$2,706 #35
2011 $36,214 +$1,964 #38
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 3.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan's gdp per capita ppp?

Japan's gdp per capita ppp was $54,815 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Japan?

Japan's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $54,815 in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Japan?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Japan was $8,800 in 1980.

How does Japan rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Japan ranks 41st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of Japan in 2025?

Japan's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $54,815 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Japan in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of Japan in 2025 was $54,815. This ranks 41st in the world.

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