The average number of members per private household in Japan amounted to **** people as of 2023. The number of household members indicated a downward trend in recent decades, mainly due to an increase in nuclear families and one-person households.

Japanese households had an average annual income of approximately *** million Japanese yen in 2024, constituting an increase of *** percent compared to the previous year. Stagnant wages and regional income disparitiesHousehold income refers to the combined gross income of all household members aged 15 years and older, regardless of relation. While the average number of household members was **** in 2022, there were only about **** earners per household. A look at the time series reveals that the average income stagnated in the last ten years. Japan’s well-beingOften cited with family income and per capita income, the annual average household income is a useful economic indicator of a country’s living standard and individual wealth. In terms of well-being, Japan’s performance is mixed compared to other OECD countries. While low labor market insecurity and a high employment rate indicate Japan is performing well relative to other OECD countries, average earnings, as well as household net adjusted disposable income were lower than the OECD average.

In 2021, the average daily time spent with family in Japan was highest among people aged 70 to 74. They spent an average of *** hours and ***** minutes per day with family members. At *** hours and ** minutes, ** to 24-year-olds spent the least time with family members per day.

Key information about Japan Household Income per Capita

• Japan Annual Household Income per Capita reached 15,561.853 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 16,060.769 USD in Dec 2023.
• Japan Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 17,278.293 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 22,731.231 USD in Dec 2012 and a record low of 14,845.104 USD in Dec 2002.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Japan grew 5.854 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from monthly Household Income and monthly Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Statistical Bureau provides Household Income in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Workers Households only.

A breakdown of annual household incomes in Japan showed that around ***** percent of households earned less than *** million Japanese yen per year as of 2024. That year, the average annual household income of Japanese households was approximately *** million yen compared to a median household income of *** million yen.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: Travel: Family data was reported at 5.164 Night in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.202 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: Travel: Family data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.183 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.871 Night in Sep 2016 and a record low of 4.872 Night in Mar 2015. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: Travel: Family data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

This survey, based on the General Social Survey in the United States, was designed to solicit political, sociological, and economic information from people living in Japan. Questions on crime and the judicial system queried respondents about the death penalty and the appropriateness of punishments given to juvenile and adult offenders, whether respondents had ever been punched or beaten, whether respondents had been victims of robberies within the last year, and whether there was an area, within one kilometer of their homes, where respondents were afraid to venture. Questions on family issues covered topics such as when divorce was the best course of action for those involved, the frequency that families dined together and performed household chores, the health of respondents' marriages, the roles of spouses within marriage, whether one or both spouses should change their surnames, the ideal number of children a couple should have, whether there was a sex preference for children, whether the respondents had pets and the benefits of pet ownership, where respondents would like to be buried, and whether in some cases, physical punishment of children by parents or teachers was acceptable. Questions on finances included items on the state of respondents' finances during the last few years, how their family's income compared to other Japanese families, how their family's income compared to that of Japanese families 15 years ago, whether the income tax rate was high, the amount of pension respondents would receive upon retirement, how respondents' families organized their finances, and the ease of improving one's standard of living in Japan. Political questions addressed whether the government should be responsible for the livelihood and medical care of the elderly, whether the government was usurping individual responsibilities, whether respondents would vote for a woman gubernatorial candidate, government spending, respondents' commitment and sense of belonging to the political process, and whether one of the government's duties was to reduce family income disparities. Also, respondents were asked to rate their political views on a scale from Conservative (1) to Progressive (5). In terms of health, information was solicited on the health of respondents and their spouses, whether a doctor should be able to painlessly end a patient's life if the patient's condition was terminal, whether respondents had signed organ donation cards, and the frequency of smoking, alcohol consumption, and sexual relations in the last 12 months. Quality of life questions addressed the frequency with which respondents read the newspaper, the average number of books respondents read per month, the average number of hours respondents watched television, whether respondents attended any job- or hobby-related classes, the amount of satisfaction respondents received from life, the frequency respondents went on trips lasting at least two days, and how often respondents participated in leisure activities like fishing, jogging, mahjong, etc. Respondents were asked to give their opinions concerning a married person having sexual relations with someone other than their spouse, sexual relations between two adults of the same sex, whether pornography leads to the breaking down of morals, whether the client, the teen, both, or neither party was responsible for teen prostitution, and whether pornography should be banned completely, not available to anyone under 18, or not be regulated at all. Information gathered on religion included whether respondents believed in life after death and whether they and/or their spouses followed a religion and the extent of their participation. Respondents were polled for information regarding their social status, whether it was desirable for three generations of family to share a home, whether men should learn to cook and care for themselves, the trustworthiness of most people, the general motivations of others, whether respondents were members of any groups like religious, trade, or social service organizations, and to what degree respondents utilized technology like computers, e-mail, and the Internet to perform daily life tasks. Demographic information includes age, sex, employment status, marital status, household income, and religious orientation.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Canada: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 16.312 Night in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.714 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Canada: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.429 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.400 Night in Mar 2017 and a record low of 10.429 Night in Jun 2016. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Canada: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

In 2023, there were around **** thousand households with unmarried children under 18 years in Japan. That year, those households had **** thousand unmarried minors on average.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 13.648 Night in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.046 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.855 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.773 Night in Mar 2016 and a record low of 10.834 Night in Mar 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Total: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

As of January 2024, there were around 1.84 people per private household on average in Tokyo Prefecture. The average number of family members in households in the prefecture steadily decreased in the last decade.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Russia: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 10.148 Night in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.400 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Russia: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.548 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.333 Night in Dec 2015 and a record low of 9.750 Night in Jun 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Russia: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Taiwan: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 10.519 Night in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.750 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Taiwan: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.739 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.105 Night in Jun 2014 and a record low of 8.105 Night in Mar 2015. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Taiwan: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

In 2023, the total fertility rate in Japan decreased by 0.1 children per woman (-7.94 percent) compared to 2022. Therefore, the fertility rate in Japan saw its lowest number in that year with 1.2 children per woman. Notably, the fertility rate is continuously decreasing over the last years.The total fertility rate is the average number of children that a woman of childbearing age (generally considered 15 to 44 years) is expected to have throughout her reproductive years. Unlike birth rates, which are based on the actual number of live births in a given population, fertility rates are estimates (similar to life expectancy) that apply to a hypothetical woman, as they assume that current patterns in age-specific fertility will remain constant throughout her reproductive years.Find more statistics on other topics about Japan with key insights such as life expectancy of men at birth, life expectancy of women at birth, and death rate.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: France: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 13.279 Night in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.217 Night for Mar 2018. Japan Avg No.of Nights: France: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.000 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.071 Night in Jun 2015 and a record low of 11.000 Night in Mar 2015. Japan Avg No.of Nights: France: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

In 2024, working households in Tokyo Prefecture earned *** thousand Japanese yen on average per month. The gross income of working households in the prefecture reached a decade high.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: US: Travel: Family data was reported at 9.099 Night in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.490 Night for Mar 2018. Japan Avg No.of Nights: US: Travel: Family data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.326 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.486 Night in Sep 2017 and a record low of 6.378 Night in Mar 2016. Japan Avg No.of Nights: US: Travel: Family data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

In 2023, the average size per dwelling in Japan was ***** square meters. When broken down by prefecture, ****** stood out as the prefecture with the largest average floor area per housing unit, while ***** had the smallest average floor area in the same year. Real estate in Japan The real estate industry is an important pillar of the Japanese economy and ranked as the third-largest industry in Japan in terms of value added in 2022. Despite this, the number of unoccupied dwellings in Japan has been steadily increasing for over thirty years. Many unoccupied homes are empty and abandoned. This trend can be attributed to two primary factors: the aging of the population and the challenges faced by empty house owners in managing and utilizing properties, as most of these homes are either managed by older individuals or family inheritance. Housing in Tokyo The monthly residential property price index in Tokyo Prefecture has experienced a significant upward trend in the past years. Tokyo holds the largest population in Japan, with approximately ** million inhabitants, making it the world’s largest urban agglomeration. The city’s appeal lies in its many renowned universities and corporate headquarters, which draws migrants from other prefectures, particularly young individuals. However, Japan is currently experiencing an investment boom in real estate, fueled by overseas investment. This has resulted in central Tokyo apartments becoming less affordable for many people.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: South Korea: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 4.036 Night in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.333 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: South Korea: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.912 Night from Mar 2014 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.658 Night in Mar 2015 and a record low of 4.036 Night in Mar 2018. Japan Avg No.of Nights: South Korea: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

In 2024, average savings held by households comprising two or more people in Japan amounted to approximately **** million Japanese yen, an increase of *** percent year on year. Multi-person households Savings held by multi-person households increased proportionally with the age of the household head. Over **-year-olds saw a decline in their savings. The average net savings, the current savings minus current liabilities, of multi-person households amounted to around **** million Japanese yen in 2024. Among households with household heads aged ** years and younger, net savings were negative, indicating that liabilities exceeded the amount of savings held among households in younger age groups. Working multi-person households Among all multi-person households, working households held savings of around **** million yen on average, up by *** percent. Almost ** percent of the savings held by working multi-person households were ***********************. This reflects the overall trend that a substantial part of Japanese households' financial assets are cash and deposits, while investments in securities make up a small share. In 2024, the share of securities in working households' savings increased by **** percent.