jp Japan 2021

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021

Year 2021

Key Economic Indicators (2021)

GDP (Current USD)

$5.03 trillion

↓ 0.41% vs 2020
GDP per Capita

$40,058.54

↑ 0.04% vs 2020
GDP Growth (Annual %)

2.56%

↑ 6.71pp vs 2020
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

-0.23%

↓ 0.21pp vs 2020

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2020 2021 Change
GDP (Current USD) $5.06 trillion $5.03 trillion -0.41%
GDP per Capita $40,040.77 $40,058.54 +0.04%
GDP Growth (Annual %) -4.15% 2.56% +6.71pp
Inflation (CPI %) -0.02% -0.23% -0.21pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 2.81% 2.83% +0.02pp

All Economic Indicators (2021)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$5.03 trillion
GDP per Capita
$40,058.54
GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.56%
Gross National Income
$5.28 trillion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
-0.23%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
-0.19%
Unemployment Rate (%)
2.83%
Interest Rate (Real %)
N/A
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
3.90%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2021, Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $5.03 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Japan for 2021 is $40,058.54. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Japan for 2021 is -0.23%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Japan's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 2.56%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Japan for 2021 is 2.83%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.