Japan PPP Conversion Factor
PPP conversion factor, GDP PA.NUS.PPP
Japan's ppp conversion factor was 91.25 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Japan's ppp conversion factor stood at 91.25 in 2025, a decline of +3.21 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.25 by 2025. Japan ranked 53rd globally.
Japan’s purchasing‑power‑parity (PPP) conversion factor has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 187.62 in 1990 to a trough of 91.25 in 2025, placing the country at rank 53 globally. The 36‑year decline reflects a persistent widening between domestic price levels and those of the United States, the base currency for the World Bank’s PPP calculations, as Japan’s deflationary pressures and slower wage growth have reduced the relative cost of living. By contrast, peer economies such as Haiti (97.65) and Djibouti (77.46) sit only slightly above or below Japan’s current figure, underscoring how the Japanese market has converged toward the lower end of the distribution. The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that, absent a significant rebound in domestic consumption or structural reforms that boost price growth, Japan’s PPP conversion factor is likely to remain near its 2025 trough, with only modest fluctuations in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | PPP Conversion Factor | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 87.66 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.46 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 91.25 | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.25 | −3.21 | #53 |
| 2024 | 94.46 | +0.63 | #141 |
| 2023 | 93.83 | −1.09 | #148 |
| 2022 | 94.92 | −4.29 | #150 |
| 2021 | 99.21 | −1.53 | #152 |
| 2020 | 100.74 | −2.49 | #152 |
| 2019 | 103.23 | −0.93 | #152 |
| 2018 | 104.16 | −0.94 | #152 |
| 2017 | 105.10 | −0.42 | #155 |
| 2016 | 105.52 | +2.05 | #156 |
| 2015 | 103.47 | +0.42 | #157 |
| 2014 | 103.05 | +1.75 | #158 |
| 2013 | 101.30 | −2.97 | #158 |
| 2012 | 104.27 | −3.18 | #159 |
| 2011 | 107.45 | −4.25 | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw ppp conversion factor improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's ppp conversion factor was 91.25 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Japan's ppp conversion factor peaked at 187.62 in 1990.
The lowest ppp conversion factor in Japan was 91.25 in 2025.
Japan ranks 53rd globally in ppp conversion factor as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.PPP. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's ppp conversion factor is projected to reach 91.25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The ppp conversion factor of Japan in 2025 was 91.25. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_ppp-conversion-factor,
title = {Japan PPP Conversion Factor},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/ppp-conversion-factor/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}