Japan BSI: Economic Conditions: All Industries: LE: Declining data was reported at 5.000 % in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.500 % for Dec 2018. Japan BSI: Economic Conditions: All Industries: LE: Declining data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.450 % from Jun 2004 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.200 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 5.000 % in Mar 2019. Japan BSI: Economic Conditions: All Industries: LE: Declining data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic and Social Research Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S057: Business Outlook Survey: Business Survey Index.

In 2023, the annual sales growth rate of the market research industry in Japan declined by 4.5 percent year-on-year. This amounted to roughly 1.79 billion U.S. dollars.

Japan RM&C: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data was reported at 4.600 % in Dec 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.700 % for Sep 2021. Japan RM&C: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.200 % from Jun 2005 to Dec 2021, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.900 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of 4.300 % in Dec 2018. Japan RM&C: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S082: SME Business Survey Report: Price.

In 2024, the industry activity index for warehousing in Japan stood at 103.9 points, declining from 105.4 in the previous year. The Indices of Tertiary Industry Activity aim at revealing the trends of business in-service industries in Japan.

Japan manufacturing output for 2022 was 818.40 billion US dollars, a 22.06% decline from 2021.

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<li>Japan manufacturing output for 2021 was <strong>1.050 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>3.57% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Japan manufacturing output for 2020 was <strong>1.014 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>2.06% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Japan manufacturing output for 2019 was <strong>1.035 trillion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>0.43% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data was reported at 14.500 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.400 % for Dec 2024. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.650 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.600 % in Dec 2009 and a record low of 13.300 % in Jun 2023. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S086: SME Business Survey Report: Price.

The sales value of the publishing industry in Japan was estimated at **** trillion Japanese yen in 2024. This constituted a decrease of about ** billion yen compared to the previous year. The Japanese publishing industry The Japanese publishing industry produces books, magazines, and comics. A breakdown of the industry by segment shows that printed books constitute the largest part of the market. While the sales value of printed publications has been decreasing in recent years, digital publishing has shown a strong growth trajectory. Manga account for by far the biggest share of the digital publishing market. As a large number of manga apps were introduced throughout the 2010s, such as LINE Manga in 2013, Shonen Jump+ in 2014, and Piccoma in 2016, there has been a fierce competition for audiences. At the same time, the high popularity of digital media has resulted in a decline of advertising spending allocated to traditional media, such as printed magazines. Preferences among book readers Due to the demographic makeup of Japan’s society, older consumers exert a tremendous influence on many industries, including the publishing industry. As one survey shows, people of older generations are much more likely to exclusively use printed books, while younger generations are much more likely to combine both printed books and e-books. Readers of printed books, which also includes those who read both printed books and e-books, most commonly cite being used to printed books as one reason to read them. By contrast, readers of e-books, which also includes those who read both types of books, most commonly mention the lack of storage troubles as one reason to read e-books.

In 2023, the number of commercial farm households operating in the agricultural sector in Japan amounted to around 1.03 million. The figure decreased continuously since 2015, when the number of commercial farm households stood at around 1.33 million.  Japan's agricultural work force is shrinking Japan's aging population and the low birth rate have produced a labor shortage in many industries. As the age of people who work in the farming industry increased significantly over the past decades, the overall number of people engaged in farming keeps declining. The farming industry is further dominated by male farmers, while female farmers represent a minority.  Farming industry in Japan Even though only about 20 percent of the mountainous archipelago is suitable for cultivation, the Japanese farmland is highly cultivated. Vegetables and rice generate the highest output within the farming industry, while livestock farming only plays a minor role. As Japan's self-sufficiency ratio remains low, the country is dependent on agricultural imports to feed the nation.

Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (MoM, SA): Decline data was reported at 16.500 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.100 % for Dec 2024. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (MoM, SA): Decline data is updated quarterly, averaging 21.900 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.800 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 13.000 % in Jun 2024. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Curr. Term (MoM, SA): Decline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S086: SME Business Survey Report: Price.

Japan RM&C: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data was reported at 3.000 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.900 % for Dec 2024. Japan RM&C: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.450 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.200 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 2.800 % in Sep 2024. Japan RM&C: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S086: SME Business Survey Report: Price.

In 2024, around 3.94 million employees were working in the construction industry in Japan. The total number of people employed in the construction industry declined compared to the previous year.

The wedding and bridal market in Japan was forecast to exceed two trillion Japanese yen in 2024, up from around 1.97 trillion yen in 2023. The severe decrease in 2020 was mostly due to restrictions implemented to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Reasons behind a declining wedding market  The Japanese marriage market has suffered substantial losses over the past decades, mainly due to a change in demographics. Declining marriage and birth rates, long life expectancies, and therefore, an aging population spawned the rise of a solo society. Another commonly cited reason is a hesitance to get romantically involved, resulting in lower chances to find the right partner to marry. Economic factors also play into the equation. With more women wanting to live independent lives, the need for financial support through a husband becomes obsolete. If couples decide to get married after all, they lean towards smaller parties, indicating a change in values away from big, lavish events to more intimate, bespoke ceremonies.  Growth opportunities: online matchmaking services While the actual wedding market, including venues, apparel, gifts, and honeymoon trips, among others, has shown a downwards trend recently, matchmaking services are enjoying a growing popularity in Japan. Particularly, online dating services are expected to continue their growth spurt in upcoming years. As the Japanese wedding and matchmaking market was like many other event-focused industries heavily hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, people increasingly turned to digital alternatives to fight solitude. Amid the pandemic, traditional matchmaking agencies started to move their offline portfolio online, providing paying customers with a platform to search, meet, and (video) date potential partners in an entirely virtual environment.

In 2024, the production value of the Japanese electronics industry grew by 6.1 percent compared to the previous year. As a result, the production value amounted to around 11.3 trillion Japanese yen.

Japan SPPC: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data was reported at 13.700 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.900 % for Dec 2024. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.200 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.000 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 13.100 % in Jun 2023. Japan SPPC: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decline data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S086: SME Business Survey Report: Price.

In 2023, the average age of persons engaged in farming in Japan stood at 68.7 years. The figure increased significantly throughout the past decade, compared to 66.2 years in 2010. Japan's agricultural workforce is shrinking Japan's aging population and low birth rate have produced a labor shortage in many industries. Since agricultural work is physically demanding and barely profitable and few young people are willing to inherit their parent's farm or enter the sector as newcomers, the number of commercial farm households consequently continues to decrease. The younger generations often prefer to move to metropolitan areas which provide work, convenience, and a modern lifestyle. Further obstacles to the Japanese agricultural sector Its geography complicates agriculture in Japan as the island nation regularly suffers from natural disasters. Typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis cause high damage costs to the agriculture, forestry, and fishery industry every year.Furthermore, only about 20 percent of the mountainous archipelago is suitable for cultivation, and the area of cultivated land keeps shrinking as more and more land is used for housing.

Japan Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data was reported at 9.700 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.000 % for Dec 2024. Japan Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.850 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.300 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 8.000 % in Jun 2014. Japan Employee: All Industry: Next Term (YoY Forecast): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S089: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.

The production value of flat-panel-display televisions in the consumer electronics industry in Japan declined to 8.34 billion yen in 2021. This marks the lowest production value in this industry during the observed period. Notably, the production value in this industry is continuously decreasing over the last years.Find more statistics on other topics in Japan with key insights such as inventory quantity of flat-panel-display televisions, inventory quantity of digital compact cameras, and production quantity of car audio.

The production volume of polyester filament fibers in the chemical fibers industry in Japan declined to 84.48 thousand tons in 2023. As a result, the production quantity in Japan saw its lowest number in 2023 with 84.48 thousand tons. Notably, the production quantity in this industry is continuously decreasing over the last years.Find more statistics on other topics about Japan with key insights such as production quantity of regenerated and semi-synthetic staple fibers, production quantity of polypropylene staple fibers, and production quantity of polyethylene filament fibers.

The statistic shows an estimate for the decrease of the gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan due to the effects of the earthquake and tsunami in 2011 by sector. Production in Japan is estimated to decrease by 45.4 billion euros due to the natural disaster.

Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data was reported at 12.800 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.200 % for Dec 2024. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.450 % from Jun 2005 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.400 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 10.500 % in Jun 2014. Employee: All Industry: Curr. Term (YoY): Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.S089: SME Business Survey Report: Employee.