Japan in the Lead

• 🏙️ Largest Urban Population

  In 2024, Tokyo's population reached a staggering 37,115,035, making it the largest city in the world by population.

  Urban Development

• 👨‍🎓 Lowest Youth Unemployment and Inactivity

  Japan had one of the lowest shares of youth not in education, employment, or training, with only 3.14% of the youth population affected in 2019 and a projected 3.121% in 2024.

  Social Protection & Labor

• 💳 Leading in Domestic Credit

  In 2023, Japan's financial sector provided domestic credit amounting to 380.17% of its GDP, the highest globally.

  Financial Sector

• 🌐 Top Foreign Direct Investment

  Japan attracted a net foreign direct investment of $170.58 billion in 2023, showcasing its strong global economic ties.

  Economy & Growth Financial Sector

• 💼 Top Net Primary Income

  In 2023, Japan's net primary income from abroad was $257.89 billion, indicating strong international financial engagements.

  Economy & Growth

• 💹 Low Real Effective Exchange Rate

  As of 2023, Japan's real effective exchange rate index stood at 58.11, indicating a competitive currency that can boost exports by making Japanese goods cheaper abroad.

  Financial Sector

• 💼 Low Employee Compensation as Expense

  In 2022, compensation of employees accounted for only 4.90% of Japan's total expenses, reflecting efficient labor cost management.

  Public Sector

• 📦 Low Tariffs on Manufactured Goods

  In 2021, Japan maintained a simple mean bound rate of 2.49% on manufactured products, promoting affordable imports and international trade.

  Private Sector Trade

• 💰 Lowest Lending Interest Rates

  In 2017, Japan boasted one of the lowest lending interest rates globally at just 0.994%, making borrowing more affordable for businesses and individuals.

  Financial Sector

• 🎓 Near-Perfect School Progression

  In 2016, Japan achieved a 99.99% progression rate to secondary school, highlighting its commitment to education.

  Education

Japan Following Behind

• 👵 High Elderly Population

  In 2023, 7.18% of Japan's female population and 6.87% of its male population were aged 70-74, reflecting a significant elderly demographic.

  Health

• 🏛️ High Claims on Central Government

  In 2023, claims on Japan's central government were 145.55% of GDP, reflecting significant government involvement in the economy.

  Financial Sector

• 💸 Highest Central Government Debt

  Japan's central government debt stood at 1,210,168,100,000,000 yen in 2022, accounting for 216.21% of its GDP, the highest in the world.

  Public Sector Economy & Growth