In 2023, the ************* industry in Japan contributed ***** trillion Japanese yen to the real gross domestic product (GDP), representing by far the most value-adding industry. Following the three-sector model, the ************************** accounted for around ** percent of the national GDP.

The statistic shows the distribution of the workforce across economic sectors in Japan from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, 3.01 percent of the workforce was employed in agriculture, 23.71 percent in industry and 73.29 percent in services. Employment and standard of living in Japan Japan’s economy is one of the strongest in the world, and the country’s standard of living is eminently high. Japan ranks third among the countries with the largest gross domestic product / GDP worldwide; a look at the distribution of gross domestic product / GDP across economic sectors in Japan shows that the vast majority of Japan’s GDP is generated by the services sector. The majority of Japan’s workforce is employed in this sector, with less than a third working in industry and only a little more than 1 percent working in agriculture. Similarly to its gross domestic product, the unemployment rate in Japan has been quite steady for the past few years, and even decreased slightly. The inflation rate in Japan, on the other hand, has been fluctuating in recent years, and is currently one of the lowest worldwide. Japan is famous for a high life expectancy, and the median age (i.e. one half of the population is younger and the other half is older) of the Japanese population is thus also among the highest in the world, as can be seen in a comparison of the median age of the population of selected countries. The median age in Japan is significantly higher than in other developed countries, like France or the United States.

This horizontal bar chart displays companies by industry using the aggregation count in Japan. The data is about companies.

This statistic shows the distribution of the gross domestic product (GDP) across economic sectors in Japan from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, agriculture contributed around 1.02 percent to Japan's GDP, 26.92 percent came from the industry and 71.39 percent from the service sector. For further information, see Japan's GDP.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan was worth 4026.21 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Japan represents 3.79 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Japan GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP from Manufacturing in Japan increased to 121800.40 JPY Billion in 2023 from 120606.60 JPY Billion in 2022. This dataset provides - Japan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan Economy Watchers: DI: CEC: Corporate: Non Manufacturing data was reported at 49.100 NA in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.700 NA for Sep 2018. Japan Economy Watchers: DI: CEC: Corporate: Non Manufacturing data is updated monthly, averaging 47.600 NA from Oct 2000 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 217 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.500 NA in Dec 2013 and a record low of 12.600 NA in Dec 2008. Japan Economy Watchers: DI: CEC: Corporate: Non Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Cabinet Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S067: Economy Watchers Survey.

Claims on other sectors of the domestic economy (% of GDP) in Japan was reported at 234 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Claims on other sectors of the domestic economy (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Japan (LCEAMN01JPM661S) from Jan 1955 to Apr 2025 about compensation, Japan, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: No of Establishments data was reported at 986.000 Unit in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 987.000 Unit for Aug 2018. Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: No of Establishments data is updated monthly, averaging 806.000 Unit from Jan 1988 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 369 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,006.000 Unit in Sep 2014 and a record low of 707.000 Unit in Oct 1999. Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: No of Establishments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S063: Survey of Selected Services Industries.

Services Ind Survey: Leasing Ind: PU: Medical Equipment data was reported at 16.692 JPY bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.286 JPY bn for Apr 2018. Services Ind Survey: Leasing Ind: PU: Medical Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 16.356 JPY bn from Jan 1990 (Median) to May 2018, with 341 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.183 JPY bn in Mar 2014 and a record low of 6.010 JPY bn in Feb 1990. Services Ind Survey: Leasing Ind: PU: Medical Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S063: Survey of Selected Services Industries.

Claims on other sectors of the domestic economy (annual growth as % of broad money) in Japan was reported at 2.6012 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Claims on other sectors of the domestic economy (annual growth as % of broad money) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Japan (LCEAMN01JPQ661S) from Q1 1955 to Q1 2025 about compensation, Japan, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Japan (LCEAMN01JPM661N) from Jan 1955 to May 2025 about compensation, Japan, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

In the fiscal year 2023, Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd. was the leading company in terms of assets within the Japanese services sector, holding assets worth approximately ****** trillion Japanese yen. Rakuten Inc. came in second with approximately ***** trillion yen in total assets.

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 0.90 percent in July of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Japan Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: Sales: Major 4 Type data was reported at 155.082 JPY bn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 139.172 JPY bn for Aug 2018. Japan Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: Sales: Major 4 Type data is updated monthly, averaging 198.912 JPY bn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 369 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 293.481 JPY bn in Mar 2001 and a record low of 138.779 JPY bn in May 2011. Japan Services Ind Survey: Advertising Ind: Sales: Major 4 Type data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S063: Survey of Selected Services Industries.

The Japan Ocean Economy Market size was estimated at USD 160.78 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2034.

Key information about Japan Industrial Production Index Growth

• Japan Industrial production rose 2.6 % YoY in Jan 2025, following a drop of 3.2 % YoY in the previous month.
• Japan Industrial production index growth rate YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1954 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 3.4 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 30.2 % in Feb 1960 and a record low of -34.7 % in Feb 2009.

CEIC calculates Industrial Production Index Growth from monthly Industrial Production Index. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry provides Industrial Production Index with base 2020=100. Industrial Production Index covers Manufacturing and Mining sectors only. Industrial Production Index Growth prior to January 1979 is calculated from Industrial Production Index with base 2010=100 sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment: Economic Activity: Industry (Including Construction): Total for Japan (LFEAICTTJPM647S) from Jan 1970 to Jun 2025 about Japan, construction, employment, and industry.