The main stock market index in Japan (JP225) decreased 2147 points or 5.38% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

Key information about Japan Nikkei 225 Stock

• Japan Nikkei 225 Stock closed at 33,189.0 points in Jun 2023, compared with 30,887.9 points at the previous month end
• Japan Equity Market Index: Month End: Japan: Nikkei 225 Stock data is updated monthly, available from May 1949 to Jun 2023, with an average number of 9,363.1 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 38,915.9 points in Dec 1989 and a record low of 86.2 points in Jun 1950

CEIC calculates monthly Equity Market Index from daily Equity Market Index based on the last business day of the month. Nikkei provides Equity Market Index.


Further information about Japan Nikkei 225 Stock

• In the latest reports, Prime Market recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 20.0 in Jul 2023

As of February 2025, the combined monthly market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japan amounted to around 957.8 trillion Japanese yen. There were more than 3.9 thousand companies listed on the TSE as of the end of 2024.

In 2024, the stock trading value of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japan amounted to 1,322.8 trillion Japanese yen, reaching a decade high. The combined market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange reached 996.3 trillion yen in December 2024.

Prices for Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) was last updated by Trading Economics this March 26 of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Nikkei Stock Average, Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI225) from 1949-05-16 to 2025-03-25 about stocks, stock market, Japan, and indexes.

The main stock market index in Japan (JP225) decreased 2051 points or 5.14% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

At the end of the fiscal year 2023, financial institutions, including insurance companies, investment trusts, and pension trusts, were the leading type of domestic investors in stocks in Japan, with stock holdings of around 291.1 trillion Japanese yen. Stock holdings of non-Japanese corporations and individuals amounted to 320.5 trillion yen. Tokyo Stock Exchange With a market capitalization of over 950 trillion Japanese yen and around 3.9 thousand constituents, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operated by the Japan Exchange Group, is one of the largest stock exchanges in Asia and the world. In parallel to its reorganization in April 2022, a series of reforms were introduced to improve corporate governance of listed companies and make Japanese stocks more attractive to investors. Driven by global investors, the Nikkei 225 stock market index, Japan’s benchmark index, surpassed a 34 year-old record-high in February 2024. Private investors Stock holdings of individuals amounted to around 170.5 trillion yen in fiscal 2023. Japanese households hold a comparably large share of assets in cash and deposits. According to estimates, around 12 percent of the population were stock owners and equity and investment trusts accounted for around 19 percent of the financial assets of households. To boost private investment in stocks and bonds, an amended version of Japan’s tax-exempt investment scheme, Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA), was launched in January 2024.

Prices for Japan Stock Market Index (JPVIX) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Japan Stock Market Index (JPVIX) was last updated by Trading Economics this March 26 of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Capitalization to GDP for Japan (DDDM01JPA156NWDB) from 1975 to 2020 about market cap, stock market, capital, Japan, and GDP.

In 2024, the average price-to-book (P/B) ratio of stocks on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japan was 1.2. The average P/B ratio of stocks on the Standard Market was 0.8.

Japan Turnover: Value: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Daily Average data was reported at 3,188.023 JPY bn in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,530.589 JPY bn for Oct 2018. Japan Turnover: Value: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Daily Average data is updated monthly, averaging 1,174.660 JPY bn from Dec 1986 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 384 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,113.738 JPY bn in May 2013 and a record low of 167.590 JPY bn in Jan 1993. Japan Turnover: Value: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Daily Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z001: All Stock Exchange: Number of Listed Company, Market Cap, Capital Raised, Turnover.

Japan JP: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 6,222.825 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,955.300 USD bn for 2016. Japan JP: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 3,005.697 USD bn from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,222.825 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 21.530 USD bn in 1977. Japan JP: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies 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: Financial Sector. Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Key information about Japan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Japan Market Capitalization accounted for 163.5 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 146.5 % in the previous year
• Japan Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1994 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 163.5 % in Dec 2024 and a record low of 47.3 % in Dec 2002

CEIC calculates annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Japan Exchange Group Inc. provides Market Capitalization in local currency. Economic and Social Research Institute provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Market Capitalization covers Tokyo Stock Exchange only, which is not the only equity market in the country but is highly representative. Before July 2013 Total Market Capitalization of TSE covers TSE 1st Section Shares, 2nd Section Shares and Mothers Shares. Since July 2013, Total Market Capitalization of TSE also covers Market Capitalization of Tokyo Pro Market Shares, JASDAQ Standard Shares and JASDAQ Growth Shares. On April 2022, the stock market was restructured into three new market segments (Prime Market, Standard Market, and Growth Market) replacing previous four market divisions: 1st Section, 2nd Section, Mothers, and JASDAQ (Standard and Growth).


Further information about Japan Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Prime Market recorded a monthly P/E ratio of 19.9 in Feb 2025
• Nikkei 225 Stock closed at 33,189.0 points in Jun 2023

Japan TSE: Market Capitalization: All Shares data was reported at 957,793.075 JPY bn in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 994,445.930 JPY bn for Jan 2025. Japan TSE: Market Capitalization: All Shares data is updated monthly, averaging 252,699.122 JPY bn from May 1949 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 910 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,007,704.962 JPY bn in Mar 2024 and a record low of 105.296 JPY bn in Feb 1950. Japan TSE: Market Capitalization: All Shares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z009: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization. Before 2013 July, total Market Capitalization of TSE covers TSE 1st section, 2nd section and Mothers, Starting from 2013 July, total Market Capitalization of TSE also covers market capitalization of TOKYO PRO Market, JASDAQ Standard and JASDAQ Growth.

Japan TSE: Consolidated (C): Average: PE Ratio: Prime Market (PM) data was reported at 16.300 Times in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.900 Times for Jan 2025. Japan TSE: Consolidated (C): Average: PE Ratio: Prime Market (PM) data is updated monthly, averaging 16.000 Times from Apr 2022 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.400 Times in Apr 2022 and a record low of 13.700 Times in Jun 2022. Japan TSE: Consolidated (C): Average: PE Ratio: Prime Market (PM) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z013: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Price Earnings Ratio. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Japan Index: NSE: Stock Price Index: 2nd Section Composite data was reported at 3,638.890 04Jan1968=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,634.600 04Jan1968=100 for Sep 2018. Japan Index: NSE: Stock Price Index: 2nd Section Composite data is updated monthly, averaging 1,350.530 04Jan1968=100 from Feb 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 237 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,655.090 04Jan1968=100 in Jul 2018 and a record low of 871.670 04Jan1968=100 in Nov 2002. Japan Index: NSE: Stock Price Index: 2nd Section Composite data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Nagoya Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z002: All Stock Exchange: Market Indices.

The Japan private equity market size reached USD 40.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 70.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during 2025-2033. The increasing interest from domestic and international investors seeking attractive investment opportunities, continual advancements in technologies and rising initiatives for sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 40.1 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 70.1 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	5.6%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the Japan private equity market report, along with forecasts at the country-level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on fund type.

Equity Market Index: Local Currency data was reported at 349.650 2010=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 363.315 2010=100 for Feb 2025. Equity Market Index: Local Currency data is updated monthly, averaging 162.024 2010=100 from Jan 1990 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 423 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 376.143 2010=100 in Jul 2024 and a record low of 72.173 2010=100 in Feb 2009. Equity Market Index: Local Currency 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.GEM: Equity Market Index. Local equity market index valued in local currency unit (LCU) terms

The Nikkei Stock Average (Nikkei 225) closed at 37,155.50 points in February 2025. In February 2024, it surpassed an all-time high recorded in 1989. The Nikkei 225 is a price-weighted stock market index that has been calculated by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) newspaper since 1950. It comprises 225 constituents listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).