According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, manga otaku on average spent **** thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the manga segment was estimated at **** million people.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, light novel otaku on average spent around **** thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the light novel segment was estimated at **** million people during that year.

Key information about Japan Household Expenditure per Capita

• Japan Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 8,258.473 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the last update number of 8,691.523 USD in Dec 2023.
• Japan Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 10,419.370 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,023.726 USD in Dec 2012 and a record low of 8,258.473 USD in Dec 2024.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Japan grew 5.854 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Expenditure per Capita from monthly Household Expenditure and monthly Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Statistical Bureau provides Household Expenditure in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Expenditure do not cover single person households.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, boys' love (BL) otaku on average spent about *** thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the BL segment was estimated at *** thousand people during that year.

In 2023, the average annual household expenditure on traditional food culture ("washoku") in Japan amounted to 247,000 Japanese yen. Expenditure on Japanese food fluctuated only slightly in the last decade, accounting for around a quarter of overall food spending in households.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, idol otaku on average spent around 109.5 thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the idol segment was estimated at 3.92 million people during that year.

The average annual household expenditure on video game software in Japan amounted to about 2.71 thousand Japanese yen in 2023. Despite a slight increase compared to the previous year, household expenses on video game software remained on a higher level than in earlier years.

In 2023, the average annual household expenditure on cooked, prepared foods in Japan exceeded 130.75 thousand Japanese yen. Figures showed a steady increase in recent years, with prepared meals like packed lunches and packed sushi being major contributors to the expenses.

In 2023, the average annual household expenditure on refined sake in Japan amounted to around 4.57 thousand Japanese yen, continuing the downward trend of the previous years. Sake is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice in Japan. The clear wine is drunk straight but can be used as a base for cocktails as well.

The average annual household expenditure on internet connection charges in Japan amounted to approximately 29.6 thousand Japanese yen in 2023. The expenses increased compared to the previous year when it amounted to about 29.13 thousand yen.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, anime otaku on average spent about 19.6 thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the anime segment was estimated at 6.81 million people.

In 2023, the average annual household expenditure on coffee and cocoa beverages in Japan amounted to approximately ****** Japanese yen. Apart from coffee and cocoa ordered at food service establishments, the hot drinks are also available as RTD beverages in the consumer market. Canned coffee drinks are further part of the general assortment of Japanese vending machines.

In 2023, the average annual household expenditure on tea in Japan amounted to ****** Japanese yen. Tea is a popular beverage drunk hot or cold in Japan. The popularity is further boosted by the demand for bottled ready-to-drink (RTD) products as a healthy refresher to go.

Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data was reported at 0.384 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.371 % for 2015. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 2.212 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.169 % in 1972 and a record low of -0.787 % in 2008. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Average annual growth of final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Final consumption expenditure (formerly total consumption) is the sum of household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) and general government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption). This estimate includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, fanzine otaku on average spent about 16.7 thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Fanzines, commonly known as dojinshi in Japan, often feature self-published works of amateur artists. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the fanzine segment was estimated at 800 thousand people.

This dataset tracks annual average expenditure per student from 1995 to 2021 for Strain-Japan R-XVI School District

In 2023, households in Japan spent an average amount of about 79,000 Japanese yen on education. Compared to the previous year, the average expenditure on education in Japan decreased by about 8,600 yen.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in July 2024, otaku that were fans of voice actors and voice actresses on average spent about **** thousand Japanese yen per year on their hobby. Based on the same survey, the number of otaku in the this segment was estimated at *** thousand people during that year.

Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 1.311 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.541 % for 2015. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 3.488 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2016, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.592 % in 1975 and a record low of -0.421 % in 1974. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth of general government final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. General government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data was reported at 0.060 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.032 % for 2015. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data is updated yearly, averaging 2.247 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.966 % in 1972 and a record low of -1.016 % in 2008. Japan JP: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth of household final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. Household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) is the market value of all goods and services, including durable products (such as cars, washing machines, and home computers), purchased by households. It excludes purchases of dwellings but includes imputed rent for owner-occupied dwellings. It also includes payments and fees to governments to obtain permits and licenses. Here, household consumption expenditure includes the expenditures of nonprofit institutions serving households, even when reported separately by the country.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;