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Japan Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Japan increased to 332.35 JPY THO in March of 2013 from 322.98 JPY THO in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan. Historically, from 1951 until 2013, Japan Wages in Manufacturing averaged 227.69 JPY THO reaching an all time high of 868.49 JPY THO in December of 1997 and a record low of 9.79 JPY THO in March of 1951. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Japan Wages

Wages in Japan increased to 307.09 JPY THO in March of 2013 from 291.54 JPY THO in February of 2013. Wages in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Japan Wages averaged 316.92 JPY THO reaching an all time high of 883.79 JPY THO in December of 1997 and a record low of 52.91 JPY THO in February of 1970. In Japan, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Wages.

source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Japan Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Japan decreased to 2670 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 2840 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 1953 until 2013, Japan Unemployed Persons averaged 1621.22 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 3680 Thousand Persons in August of 2002 and a record low of 490 Thousand Persons in March of 1965. In Japan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Unemployed Persons.

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

Japan Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Japan decreased to 86.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 87.30 Index Points in March of 2013. Terms of Trade in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Terms of Trade averaged 173.36 Index Points reaching an all time high of 276.10 Index Points in August of 1960 and a record low of 83.10 Index Points in August of 2008. In Japan, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Terms of Trade.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Japan increased to 101.40 Index Points in April of 2013 from 101.10 Index Points in March of 2013. Producer Prices in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Producer Prices averaged 89.36 Index Points reaching an all time high of 115.50 Index Points in September of 1982 and a record low of 48.70 Index Points in June of 1962. In Japan, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Producer Prices.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Workers Savings

Personal Savings in Japan decreased to 0.80 percent in March of 2013 from 14.10 percent in February of 2013. Personal Savings in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Japan Workers Savings averaged 11.44 Percent reaching an all time high of 48.30 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -9.90 Percent in May of 2012. In Japan, Workers Savings correspond to the ratio of income saved to net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Workers Savings.

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

Japan New Orders

New Orders in Japan increased to 903.77 JPY Billion in March of 2013 from 793.43 JPY Billion in February of 2013. New Orders in Japan is reported by the Cabinet Office, Japan. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, Japan New Orders averaged 1065.36 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 1624.18 JPY Billion in September of 1991 and a record low of 702.28 JPY Billion in November of 2009. In Japan, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan New Orders.

source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Japan Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 844548.50 JPY Billion in April of 2013 from 834405.60 JPY Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Money Supply M2 averaged 362074.09 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 844548.50 JPY Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Money Supply M2.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Japan increased to 561201.10 JPY Billion in April of 2013 from 552432.70 JPY Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Japan is reported by the Bank Of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Money Supply M1 averaged 179138.57 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 561201.10 JPY Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 3921 JPY Billion in February of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Money Supply M1.

source: Bank Of Japan

Japan Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Japan increased to 79268 JPY Billion in April of 2013 from 79188.50 JPY Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1967 until 2013, Japan Money Supply M0 averaged 34607.92 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 79730.10 JPY Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 2130.10 JPY Billion in February of 1967. Japan Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Money Supply M0.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Japan increased to 405161.70 JPY Billion in April of 2013 from 404650.80 JPY Billion in March of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Japan Loans to Private Sector averaged 449061.07 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 536555.80 JPY Billion in March of 1996 and a record low of 375948.90 JPY Billion in June of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Loans to Private Sector.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Japan decreased to 765.63 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 778.07 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Job Vacancies in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Job Vacancies averaged 501.39 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 869.17 Thousand Persons in May of 2006 and a record low of 266.29 Thousand Persons in September of 1965. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Job Vacancies.

source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Japan Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 0.16 percent in April of 2013 from 0.16 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate in Japan is reported by the British Bankers' Association (BBA). Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Japan Interbank Rate averaged 1.80 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.40 Percent in September of 1990 and a record low of 0.05 Percent in April of 2004. In Japan, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Interbank Rate.

source: British Bankers' Association (BBA)

Japan Import Prices

Import Prices in Japan increased to 123.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 122.20 Index Points in March of 2013. Import Prices in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Import Prices averaged 90.50 Index Points reaching an all time high of 190.40 Index Points in October of 1982 and a record low of 45.90 Index Points in September of 1962. In Japan, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Import Prices.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Housing Index

Housing Index in Japan increased to 71456 in March of 2013 from 68969 in February of 2013. Housing Index in Japan is reported by the Mlit, Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Housing Index averaged 102780.45 reaching an all time high of 195268 in March of 1972 and a record low of 19900 in January of 1960. In Japan, Housing Index is measured by the number of new construction started. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Housing Index.

source: Mlit, Japan

Japan Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Japan increased to 518787.90 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 516581.40 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in Japan is reported by the Cabinet Office, Japan. Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Japan Gross National Product averaged 499244.48 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 533789 JPY Billion in May of 2007 and a record low of 456298.30 JPY Billion in May of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Gross National Product.

source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Japan Government Spending

Government Spending in Japan increased to 102730.20 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 102159.80 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Japan is reported by the Cabinet Office, Japan. Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Japan Government Spending averaged 87491.35 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 102730.20 JPY Billion in February of 2013 and a record low of 68733.80 JPY Billion in February of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Government Spending.

source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Japan Export Prices

Export Prices in Japan increased to 107.50 Index Points in April of 2013 from 106.70 Index Points in March of 2013. Export Prices in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Japan Export Prices averaged 140.73 Index Points reaching an all time high of 207.30 Index Points in October of 1982 and a record low of 94 Index Points in January of 2012. In Japan, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Export Prices.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Japan decreased to 62970 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 62980 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Employed Persons in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 1953 until 2013, Japan Employed Persons averaged 55661.66 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 65840 Thousand Persons in June of 1997 and a record low of 38370 Thousand Persons in May of 1953. In Japan, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Employed Persons.

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

Japan Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Japan increased to 98 Index Points in March of 2013 from 97.90 Index Points in February of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Japan Core Consumer Prices averaged 102.31 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.70 Index Points in March of 2000 and a record low of 97.90 Index Points in February of 2013. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Core Consumer Prices.

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

Japan Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Japan increased to 312163.80 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 309317.70 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Japan is reported by the Cabinet Office, Japan. Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Japan Consumer Spending averaged 284499.06 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 312163.80 JPY Billion in February of 2013 and a record low of 257406.10 JPY Billion in May of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Consumer Spending.

source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Japan decreased to 99.20 Index Points in March of 2013 from 99.40 Index Points in February of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 99.13 Index Points reaching an all time high of 104.90 Index Points in November of 1998 and a record low of 89.10 Index Points in February of 1985. In Japan, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

Japan Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Japan decreased to -3409 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from -2316 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Japan is reported by the Cabinet Office, Japan. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Japan Changes in Inventories averaged -282.52 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 6581.40 JPY Billion in November of 2008 and a record low of -6618.80 JPY Billion in August of 2009. In Japan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Changes in Inventories.

source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Japan Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Japan decreased to 187619 Cars in April of 2013 from 369703 Cars in March of 2013. Car Registrations in Japan is reported by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Japan Car Registrations averaged 249083.91 Cars reaching an all time high of 585449 Cars in March of 1997 and a record low of 83044 Cars in January of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Car Registrations.

source: Japan Automobile Dealers Association

Japan Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Japan decreased to 85.90 Index Points in March of 2013 from 86.60 Index Points in February of 2013. Capacity Utilization in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Japan. Historically, from 1968 until 2013, Japan Capacity Utilization averaged 100.54 Index Points reaching an all time high of 122 Index Points in November of 1968 and a record low of 62.70 Index Points in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Capacity Utilization.

source: Ministry of Economy, Japan

Japan Capital Flows

Capital Flows in Japan decreased to -8623 JPY HML in March of 2013 from -1317 JPY HML in February of 2013. Capital Flows in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Japan Capital Flows averaged -7444.36 JPY HML reaching an all time high of 77436 JPY HML in November of 2011 and a record low of -38968 JPY HML in March of 2007. In Japan, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Capital Flows.

source: Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan

Japan Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Japan decreased to 899 Companies in April of 2013 from 929 Companies in March of 2013. Bankruptcies in Japan is reported by the Tokyo Shoko Research. Historically, from 1952 until 2013, Japan Bankruptcies averaged 926.32 Companies reaching an all time high of 1965 Companies in May of 1984 and a record low of 6 Companies in September of 1952. In Japan, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Bankruptcies.

source: Tokyo Shoko Research

Japan Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at -0.90 percent in March of 2013. Inflation Rate in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications. Historically, from 1958 until 2013, Japan Inflation Rate averaged 3.19 Percent reaching an all time high of 25 Percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.52 Percent in October of 2009. In Japan, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food (25 percent of total weight) and Housing (21 percent). Transportation and communications accounts for 14 percent; Culture and recreation for 11.5 percent; Fuel, light and water charges for 7 percent; Medical care for 4.3 percent; Clothes and footwear for 4 percent. Furniture and household utensils, Education and Miscellaneous goods and services account for the remaining. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Inflation Rate.

source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications

Japan Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 6.70 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Japan Industrial Production averaged 1.47 Percent reaching an all time high of 33.10 Percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -38.60 Percent in February of 2009. In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Industrial Production.

source: Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry

Japan GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan expanded 0.20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Japan is reported by the the Cabinet Office. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Japan GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.10 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.40 Percent in March of 1988 and a record low of -9.40 Percent in March of 2009. Japan’s economy, the second largest in the world, is fully diversified and technologically advanced. Like in most developed countries, services account for the highest percentage of GDP (around 62 percent of GDP). Within services the most important once are wholesale and retail trade (around 7 percent of GDP) and real estate (around 6 percent of GDP). Manufacturing is the engine of the Japanese economy and accounts for nearly 22 percent of GDP. Construction also plays a significant role, accounting for around 5 percent of GDP. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: the Cabinet Office

Japan GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan expanded 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Japan is reported by the The Cabinet Office. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Japan GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.52 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.20 Percent in June of 1990 and a record low of -4 Percent in March of 2009. Japan's industrialized, free market economy is the third biggest in the world. Japan has the largest electronics industry and the third largest automobile industry in the world. Japan’s economy is well-known by its efficiency and competitiveness in exports oriented sectors, but productivity is lower in areas such as agriculture, distribution, and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan GDP Growth Rate.

source: The Cabinet Office

Japan Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Japan decreased to 44.50 in April of 2013 from 45 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in Japan is reported by the the Cabinet Office. Historically, from 1982 until 2013, Japan Consumer Confidence averaged 42.32 reaching an all time high of 50.80 in December of 1988 and a record low of 27.40 in January of 2009. In Japan, the Monthly Consumer Confidence survey data is collected by direct visit and covers about 4,700 households consisting of more than two persons. The questionnaire covers four subjects: consumer perceptions of overall livelihood, income growth, employment and willingness to buy durable goods. For each subject an index based on the respondents’ evaluation of what they consider the prospects to be over the next six months is created. The Consumer Confidence Index is the simple average of the four consumer perception indexes. A score above 50 indicates optimism, below 50 shows lack of confidence and 50 indicates neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Consumer Confidence.

source: the Cabinet Office

Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Japan increased to 1257964 USD Million in April of 2013 from 1254356 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Japan. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 234833.74 USD Million reaching an all time high of 1306668 USD Million in January of 2012 and a record low of 455 USD Million in September of 1957. In Japan, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Ministry of Finance, Japan

Japan Current Account

Japan recorded a Current Account surplus of 1251.20 Billion JPY in March of 2013. Current Account in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Japan Current Account averaged 1093.27 Billion JPY reaching an all time high of 3287.90 Billion JPY in March of 2007 and a record low of -437.30 Billion JPY in January of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Current Account.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Japan increased to 261757 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 245754 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Japan Government External Debt averaged 192741.48 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 261757 JPY Billion in December of 2012 and a record low of 141743 JPY Billion in September of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Government External Debt.

source: Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan

Japan Long Term Prime Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Japan increased to 1.20 percent in April of 2013 from 1.15 percent in March of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1966 until 2013, Japan Long Term Prime Rate averaged 5.48 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.90 Percent in October of 1974 and a record low of 1.15 Percent in February of 2013. In Japan, the Long Term Prime Rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. The Long Term Prime Rate is adopted and released by Mizuho Corporate Bank. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Long Term Prime Rate.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan External Debt

External Debt in Japan increased to 261757 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 245754 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Japan External Debt averaged 192741.48 JPY Billion reaching an all time high of 261757 JPY Billion in December of 2012 and a record low of 141743 JPY Billion in September of 2003. In Japan, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan External Debt.

source: Bank of Japan\ministry of Finance, Japan

Japan Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Japan decreased 0.30 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, Japan Retail Sales YoY averaged 1 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.30 Percent in March of 2012 and a record low of -8.30 Percent in March of 2011. In Japan, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Annual Retail Sales.

source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Japan Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Japan decreased 1.40 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, Japan Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.05 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.10 Percent in April of 2011 and a record low of -7.60 Percent in March of 2011. In Japan, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Japan, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Retail Sales.

source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Japan Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Japan decreased to 4.10 percent in March of 2013 from 4.30 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications. Historically, from 1953 until 2013, Japan Unemployment Rate averaged 2.68 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.60 Percent in July of 2009 and a record low of 1 Percent in November of 1968. In Japan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Unemployment Rate.

source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications

Japan Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Japan was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1972 until 2013, Japan Interest Rate averaged 3.24 Percent reaching an all time high of 9 Percent in December of 1973 and a record low of 0 Percent in February of 1999. In Japan, decisions on interest rates are made by the Bank of Japan's Policy Board in its Monetary Policy Meetings. The BoJ's official interest rate is the discount rate. Monetary Policy Meetings produce a guideline for money market operations in inter-meeting periods and this guideline is written in terms of a target for the uncollateralized overnight call rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Interest Rate.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan Imports

Imports in Japan increased to 6633.78 Billion JPY in March of 2013 from 6061.50 Billion JPY in February of 2013. Imports in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Japan Imports averaged 3426.78 Billion JPY reaching an all time high of 7542.58 Billion JPY in July of 2008 and a record low of 1450.21 Billion JPY in August of 1986. Japan main imports are: fuel (32 percent of total imports), machinery (19 percent), food (9 percent), manufactured goods (9 percent), chemicals (8.5 percent), raw materials (8 percent) and clothing (4 percent). Main import partners are: China (24 percent of total imports), United States (9 percent), Saudi Arabia (8 percent), Australia (7 percent) and South Korea (5 percent). Others include: Germany, Qatar, Indonesia and Malaysia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan Exports

Exports in Japan increased to 6271.36 Billion JPY in March of 2013 from 5284 Billion JPY in February of 2013. Exports in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Japan Exports averaged 4043.36 Billion JPY reaching an all time high of 7681.69 Billion JPY in March of 2008 and a record low of 1192.54 Billion JPY in January of 1979. Exports of high technology products have been the engine of Japan's economic growth since 1960. Main exports are: motor vehicles (21 percent of total exports); non-electrical machinery, tools and mechanical apparatus (21 percent); consumer electronics and semiconductors (18 percent); chemicals (12 percent); iron and steel products (6 percent) and scientific and optical equipment (3 percent). Main export partners are: China (30 percent of total exports), United States (15 percent), South Korea (7.5 percent), Thailand (4.5 percent) and Germany (3 percent). Others include: United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia and Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Exports.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan Balance of Trade

Japan recorded a trade deficit of 362.41 Billion JPY in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1979 until 2013, Japan Balance of Trade averaged 616.60 Billion JPY reaching an all time high of 1608.68 Billion JPY in September of 2007 and a record low of -1629.44 Billion JPY in January of 2013. Exports of high technology products, processed from imported raw materials, have been the main driver of Japan's economic growth since 1960. However, since 2008, trade surplus has been deteriorating due to weaker demand and higher imports of energy. Main exports are: motor vehicles (21 percent of total exports); non-electrical machinery, tools and mechanical apparatus (21 percent) and consumer electronics and semiconductors (18 percent). Main imports are: fuel (32 percent of total imports), machinery (19 percent), food (9 percent) and manufactured goods (9 percent). Main trading partners are China (30 percent of total exports and 24 percent of imports) and United States (15 percent of exports and 9 percent of imports). Others include: South Korea, Germany and Australia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Balance of Trade.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Japan increased to -8 in the first quarter of 2013 from -12 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Business Confidence in Japan is reported by the Bank of Japan. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, Japan Business Confidence averaged -1.01 reaching an all time high of 53 in June of 1989 and a record low of -58 in March of 2009. In Japan, the quarterly Tankan Index of Sentiment at Large Manufacturers covers about 1,200 companies with capital over 1 billion Yen. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Business Confidence.

source: Bank of Japan

Japan | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Japan stands at AA-. Moody's rating for Japan sovereign debt is Aa3. Fitch's credit rating for Japan is A+. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Japan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Japan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Japan Population

The total population in Japan was last recorded at 127.8 million people in 2011 from 94.1 million in 1960, changing 36 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Japan is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Japan Population averaged 116.8 Million reaching an all time high of 127.8 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 94.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of Japan represents 1.85 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 55 people on the planet is a resident of Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Population.

source: World Bank

Japan GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan was worth 5867.15 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Japan represents 9.46 percent of the world economy. GDP in Japan is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Japan GDP averaged 2335.4 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 5867.2 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 44.3 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Japan GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Japan was last recorded at 39578.07 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Japan is equivalent to 320 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Japan is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Japan GDP per capita averaged 26843.3 USD reaching an all time high of 40707.0 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 7117.8 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Japan Government Debt To GDP

Japan recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 211.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Government Debt To GDP in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Japan Government Debt To GDP averaged 112.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 211.7 Percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 50.6 Percent in December of 1980. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Government Debt To GDP.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Japan was last recorded at 34277.76 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Japan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 156 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Japan is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Japan GDP per capita PPP averaged 22448.7 USD reaching an all time high of 34277.8 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 8532.1 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Japan Current Account to GDP

Japan recorded a Current Account surplus of 2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Current Account to GDP in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Finance Japan. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Japan Current Account to GDP averaged 2.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.8 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -1.0 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Current Account to GDP.

source: Ministry of Finance Japan

Japan Core Inflation Rate

Core Inflation Rate in Japan decreased to 0.30 percent in May of 2012 from 0.40 percent in February of 2012. Core Inflation Rate in Japan is reported by the Statistics Bureau, Japan. Historically, from 1989 until 2012, Japan Core Inflation Rate averaged 0.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.7 Percent in August of 1989 and a record low of -0.6 Percent in November of 2008. In Japan, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes some volatile price items. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Core Inflation Rate.

source: Statistics Bureau, Japan

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