Japan Merchandise Trade (% of GDP) (2024)
Japan's Merchandise Trade (% of GDP): 36 % of GDP in 2024, +0.3pp YoY. World Bank (TG.VAL.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
Japan (2024)
36
% of GDP
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 35.7 | -2.9pp |
| 2022 | 38.6 | +8.3pp |
| 2021 | 30.3 | +5pp |
| 2020 | 25.3 | -2.6pp |
| 2019 | 27.9 | -1.6pp |
| 2018 | 29.5 | +1.7pp |
| 2017 | 27.8 | +2.8pp |
| 2016 | 25 | -3.6pp |
| 2015 | 28.6 | -2pp |
| 2014 | 30.7 | +1pp |
| 2013 | 29.7 | +2.8pp |
| 2012 | 26.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2011 | 26.9 | +1.5pp |
| 2010 | 25.4 | +4pp |
| 2009 | 21.4 | -8.8pp |
| 2008 | 30.2 | +1pp |
| 2007 | 29.2 | +2.5pp |
| 2006 | 26.6 | +3.6pp |
| 2005 | 23 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Japan recorded 36.0 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.3pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 38.6 in 2022 and a trough of 13.3 in 1993.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks japan merchandise trade (% of gdp) in Japan, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 38.6 % of GDP in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.3 in 1993. The latest reading of 36.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.3pp.