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.

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Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: China Incl HK: Sales to Japan data was reported at 1,127.283 JPY bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,243.288 JPY bn for Dec 2017. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: China Incl HK: Sales to Japan data is updated quarterly, averaging 765.129 JPY bn from Dec 1996 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,386.403 JPY bn in Dec 2014 and a record low of 132.818 JPY bn in Dec 1996. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: China Incl HK: Sales to Japan 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.

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.

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.

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Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: ASEAN10: Sales to Japan data was reported at 2,184.450 JPY bn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,119.013 JPY bn for Sep 2024. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: ASEAN10: Sales to Japan data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,306.481 JPY bn from Jun 2014 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,184.450 JPY bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 937.387 JPY bn in Jun 2020. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: ASEAN10: Sales to Japan 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.S064: Japanese Business Activities Survey: Overseas Sub: Major Indicators.

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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment: Economic Activity: Industry (Including Construction): Total for Japan (LFEAICTTJPQ647S) from Q1 1970 to Q1 2025 about Japan, construction, employment, and industry.

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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan stagnated 0 percent in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. This dataset provides - Japan GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Machinery: Overseas Sub: No of Employees data was reported at 471,725.000 Person in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 472,111.000 Person for Dec 2017. Industrial Machinery: Overseas Sub: No of Employees data is updated quarterly, averaging 193,903.500 Person from Dec 1996 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 472,111.000 Person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 78,489.000 Person in Dec 1996. Industrial Machinery: Overseas Sub: No 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.

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.

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Graph and download economic data for Producer Prices Index: Economic Activities: Manufacture of Food Products: Domestic for Japan (PIEAFD02JPQ661N) from Q1 1960 to Q4 2022 about Japan, domestic, food, manufacturing, PPI, price index, indexes, and price.

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Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Others: Sales to Japan data was reported at 28.681 JPY bn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.268 JPY bn for Dec 2017. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Others: Sales to Japan data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.660 JPY bn from Dec 1996 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.416 JPY bn in Sep 2014 and a record low of 6.555 JPY bn in Jun 1999. Mfg Industry: Overseas Sub: Others: Sales to Japan 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 Wood, Pulp & Paper: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data was reported at 39,074.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 38,515.000 Person for Mar 2018. Japan Wood, Pulp & Paper: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data is updated quarterly, averaging 18,365.000 Person from Dec 1996 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 87 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,282.000 Person in Jun 2015 and a record low of 6,892.000 Person in Dec 1997. Japan Wood, Pulp & Paper: 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.

Japan Other Mfg: Overseas Sub: Sales To a Third Power data was reported at 221.956 JPY bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 226.952 JPY bn for Dec 2017. Japan Other Mfg: Overseas Sub: Sales To a Third Power data is updated quarterly, averaging 128.802 JPY bn from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 236.442 JPY bn in Dec 2015 and a record low of 53.625 JPY bn in Jun 2001. Japan Other Mfg: Overseas Sub: Sales To a Third Power 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 Food & Tobacco: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data was reported at 137,571.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 134,765.000 Person for Mar 2018. Japan Food & Tobacco: Overseas Sub: Number of Employees data is updated quarterly, averaging 88,388.000 Person from Dec 1996 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 87 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137,571.000 Person in Jun 2018 and a record low of 33,177.000 Person in Dec 1996. Japan Food & Tobacco: 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.