Japan Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Japan's services value added was 70.12% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Japan's services value added stood at 70.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.12% by 2025. Japan ranked 32nd globally.
Japan's services value added has demonstrated a moderate growth trajectory over the past three decades. With a value of 70.12 in 2025, the country ranks 32nd globally, narrowly trailing the Netherlands, which holds the 26th position with a value of 70.36. Notably, Japan's services sector experienced its all-time peak in 2009, with a value of 71.91, before declining to 62.93 in 1994, marking the trough of this indicator. Since then, the sector has recovered, albeit at a relatively slow pace, with a 12.5% increase from the trough. The country's services value added is now 12% above its peak value. As Japan's economy continues to shift towards a service-based economy, the sector is expected to remain a key driver of growth. However, a decline in global trade and investment may impact the trajectory of Japan's services value added, necessitating the implementation of targeted policies to sustain growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 70.24% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.12% | +0.35% | #32 |
| 2023 | 69.77% | −0.59% | #164 |
| 2022 | 70.36% | +1.34% | #169 |
| 2021 | 69.02% | −0.46% | #166 |
| 2020 | 69.47% | −0.15% | #164 |
| 2019 | 69.63% | +0.22% | #166 |
| 2018 | 69.40% | −0.13% | #167 |
| 2017 | 69.54% | −0.35% | #168 |
| 2016 | 69.89% | +0.09% | #169 |
| 2015 | 69.80% | −1.09% | #168 |
| 2014 | 70.88% | −0.74% | #173 |
| 2013 | 71.62% | −0.13% | #176 |
| 2012 | 71.75% | +0.06% | #175 |
| 2011 | 71.69% | +1.15% | #175 |
| 2010 | 70.54% | −1.37% | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's services value added was 70.12% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Japan's services value added peaked at 71.91% in 2009.
The lowest services value added in Japan was 62.93% in 1994.
Japan ranks 32nd globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's services value added is projected to reach 70.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Japan in 2025 was 70.12%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_services-value-added,
title = {Japan Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}