Japan FDI Inflows
$45.8B▲ +$26.9B
Dec 2025 · Annual
Japan's FDI inflows rose to USD 45.8 bn in 2025 from USD 18.9 bn in 2024. The latest figure is more than double the previous year's level. The reading remained below the all-time high of USD 62.6 bn recorded in 2020, while the series dates back to 1970.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45.8B | $18.9B | $62.6BDec 2020 | $-2.4BDec 2006 | 1970 – 2025 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP | $4.44T | $4.19T | $6.33T | $48.4B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
FDI Inflows in Japan averaged $14.7B from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of $62.6B in Dec 2020 and a record low of $-2.4B in Dec 2006. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.
Foreign direct investment inflows measure the net value of direct investment received by Japan, reflecting investment to acquire a lasting management interest in Japanese enterprises. The indicator is expressed in USD bn and reported annually. The series covers the period from 1970 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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