Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 49553 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.51% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.78%, though it remains 26.25% higher than a year ago, 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 December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for Japan (SPASTT01JPM661N) from Jan 1959 to Oct 2025 about stock market and Japan.

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

Graph and download economic data for Nikkei Stock Average, Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI225) from 1949-05-16 to 2025-12-02 about stocks, stock market, Japan, and indexes.

At the end of the fiscal year 2024, ***************************************** were the leading type of domestic investors in stocks in Japan, with stock holdings of around ***** trillion Japanese yen. Stock holdings of financial institutions, including insurance companies, investment trusts, and pension trusts, amounted to ***** trillion yen. Tokyo Stock Exchange With a market capitalization of over *** trillion Japanese yen and around ***** 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 ***** trillion yen in fiscal 2024. Japanese households hold a comparably large share of assets in cash and deposits. According to estimates, around ** percent of the population were stock owners and equity and investment trusts accounted for around ** 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.

Japan: Stock market capitalization, billion USD: The latest value from 2024 is 6310.68 billion U.S. dollars, an increase from 6149.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 1647.20 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 68 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1975 to 2024 is 3179.43 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 21.53 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 6718.22 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2020.

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 December 2 of 2025.

As of October 2025, the combined market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japan amounted to around ******* trillion Japanese yen, reaching a decade high. Tokyo Stock Exchange Hosting over ***** listed companies, the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the main stock exchange in Japan. It is operated by Japan Exchange Group, which was established in 2013 following the merger of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group and Osaka Securities Exchange. The company is one of the largest stock market operators in the world by market capitalization. Reorganization of market segments In April 2022, the TSE restructured its market segments. The stock exchange formerly consisted of four market divisions, which were reorganized into three; the Prime Market, where some of Japan’s largest corporations based on market capitalization are listed, the Standard Market, and the Growth Market for startups and emerging companies. The change was made to reduce ambiguity about the concept of each market division and create incentives for listed companies to increase their corporate value.

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.

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

Key information about Japan Market Capitalization

• Japan Market Capitalization accounted for 7,586.336 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 7,443.760 USD bn in the previous month
• Japan Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 7,586.336 USD bn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 4.473 USD bn in Aug 1957

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Japan Exchange Group Inc. provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. 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).

This dataset is designed for analyzing various product categories within the Japanese market. It provides information about each product category's size, growth rate, market share, competitor market shares, average price, customer demographics, online presence, and market saturation. Here's a breakdown of each column:

Product Category: The type of products or services being analyzed within the Japanese market.

Total Market Size (in USD): The estimated total market size in terms of US dollars for each product category. This figure reflects the overall revenue potential for that category.

Market Growth Rate (%): The projected annual growth rate of each product category's market. This percentage indicates how much the market is expected to expand or contract over time.

Market Share (%): The percentage of the total market size that each product category holds. This reflects the relative importance of each category within the overall market.

Competitor 1 Market Share (%): The market share percentage of the first major competitor within each product category. This helps to understand the competitive landscape.

Competitor 2 Market Share (%): The market share percentage of the second major competitor within each product category. Similar to the previous column, this provides insight into the competitive environment.

Average Price (in USD): The average price of products or services within each product category. This information helps understand the pricing dynamics of the category.

Customer Demographics: The primary target audience or customer segments for each product category. Understanding the demographics helps in tailoring marketing efforts.

Online Presence (%): The percentage of businesses within each product category that have an online presence. This includes websites, social media, and other digital platforms.

Market Saturation (%): An estimate of how much of the potential market demand has already been captured by existing products or services within each category. A higher percentage indicates a more saturated market.

Japan: Financial markets development: The latest value from 2021 is 0.856 index points, a decline from 0.865 index points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.239 index points, based on data from 158 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1980 to 2021 is 0.568 index points. The minimum value, 0.236 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.865 index points was recorded in 2020.

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 Nikkei 225 Stock

• Japan Nikkei 225 Stock closed at 50,253.9 points in Nov 2025, compared with 52,411.3 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 Nov 2025, with an average number of 26,029.2 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 52,411.3 points in Oct 2025 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 21.8 in Nov 2025

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for Japan (SPASTT01JPQ661N) from Q1 1959 to Q3 2025 about stock market and Japan.

Japan: Financial markets development, access: The latest value from 2021 is 0.618 index points, an increase from 0.615 index points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.361 index points, based on data from 114 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1980 to 2021 is 0.365 index points. The minimum value, 0.042 index points, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.641 index points was recorded in 2007.

Actual value and historical data chart for Japan Stock Market Return Percent Year On Year

In 2024, the stock trading volume of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japan reached around ***** billion shares. The combined market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange totaled ***** trillion yen in December 2024.

The Japan Trade Finance Market is segmented by the service provider (banks, trade finance companies, insurance companies, and other service providers) and application (domestic and international). The report offers market size and forecasts for Japan Trade Finance Market in value (USD million) for all the above segments.