In 2023, the ************* industry was the most value-adding industry in Japan, accounting for **** percent of the nominal gross domestic product (GDP). Following the three-sector model, the ************************** accounted for more than ** 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.

Industrial Production in Japan increased 1.50 percent in October 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 JP: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Industry (including Construction) data was reported at 1,145.674 USD bn in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,473.274 USD bn for 2021. Japan JP: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Industry (including Construction) data is updated yearly, averaging 1,462.562 USD bn from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2022, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,903.040 USD bn in 1995 and a record low of 1,145.674 USD bn in 2022. Japan JP: GDP: USD: Gross Value Added at Basic Price: Industry (including Construction) 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: Nominal. Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC divisions 05-43 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 10-33). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. 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 4. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Gap-filled total;Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

Japan JP: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data was reported at 21.049 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.719 % for 2015. Japan JP: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 21.332 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2016, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.486 % in 1994 and a record low of 19.146 % in 2009. Japan JP: GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing 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: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. 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. Note: For VAB countries, gross value added at factor cost is used as the denominator.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

Industry (including construction), value added (% of GDP) in Japan was reported at 28.6 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Industry, value added (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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.

Key information about Japan Industrial Production Index Growth

• Japan Industrial production rose 1.6 % YoY in Oct 2025, following an increase of 2.0 % YoY in the previous month.
• Japan Industrial production index growth rate YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1954 to Oct 2025, with an average rate of 4.0 %.
• 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 Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Main Industrial Groupings (MIG): Energy for Japan (JPNPRENTO01IXOBSAM) from Jan 1998 to Mar 2024 about energy, Japan, and production.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Main Industrial Groupings (MIG): Energy for Japan (PRENTO01JPQ661N) from Q1 1998 to Q1 2024 about energy, Japan, and production.

Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Europe: Number of Employees data was reported at 411,085.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 408,530.000 Person for Dec 2017. Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Europe: Number of Employees data is updated quarterly, averaging 282,076.000 Person from Dec 1996 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 411,085.000 Person in Mar 2018 and a record low of 152,518.000 Person in Dec 1996. Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Europe: Number of Employees 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.S059: Japanese Business Activities Survey: Overseas Sub: Major Indicators.

Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data was reported at 4,321,839.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,287,999.000 Person for Mar 2018. Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,175,688.000 Person from Dec 1996 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 87 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,321,839.000 Person in Jun 2018 and a record low of 1,260,276.000 Person in Dec 1996. Japan Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees 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.S059: Japanese Business Activities Survey: Overseas Sub: Major Indicators.

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.

Monthly and long-term Japan Industry data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Industrial Production in Japan increased 1.40 percent in October of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Production, Sales, Work Started and Orders: Production Volume: Economic Activity: Industry (Except Construction) for Japan (JPNPROINDMISMEI) from Jan 1955 to Mar 2024 about Japan, IP, and indexes.

In 2023, over ******* establishments were operating in the Japanese manufacturing industry, with ************************ manufacturers accounting for the largest share of businesses. Moreover, fabricated metal product manufacturers employed over ******* people, representing the industry with the ******-largest number of employees among the manufacturing industries in Japan.

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

All Industry Activity Index in Japan increased to 95.10 points in July from 93.90 points in June of 2020. This dataset provides - Japan All Industry Activity Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the ************************** industry accounted for the largest number of employees in the tertiary sector in Japan, with approximately **** million people employed during that year.In total, the tertiary economic sector was the most important sector in terms of generating jobs, accounting for almost ************** of employed individuals in Japan.