Stock Trading Activity Statistics in Japan (2026)
As of 2024, the total value of stocks traded in Japan was 183.3% of GDP of GDP, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 151.2% of GDP in 2023 to 183.3% of GDP in 2024 (+32.1 percentage points). Japan ranks #3 of 11 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #3 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 183.3% of GDP (2024)
- Stock Trading Activity in Japan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +32.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 151.2% of GDP in 2023 to 183.3% of GDP in 2024 (+32.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 48.4% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 48.4% of GDP in 1990 to 183.3% of GDP in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 183.3% of GDP (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Japan.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #3 of 11 (2024)
- Japan ranks 3 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #3 of 78 (2024)
- Japan ranks 3 of 78 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 133.7% of GDP (2024)
- Japan (183.3% of GDP) is above the average of 133.7% of GDP across the 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2024)
- 117% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Japan (2024)
- 85.5% (2024)
- 85.5% of the population in Japan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 124 million (2024)
- Japan had a population of 124 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183.3% | +32.1 pp |
| 2023 | 151.2% | +13.8 pp |
| 2022 | 137.4% | +11.6 pp |
| 2021 | 125.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 2020 | 125.4% | +25.8 pp |
| 2019 | 99.6% | −25.5 pp |
| 2018 | 125.1% | +7.9 pp |
| 2017 | 117.2% | +12.7 pp |
| 2016 | 104.5% | −20.8 pp |
| 2015 | 125.3% | +26.4 pp |
| 2014 | 98.9% | −17.8 pp |
| 2013 | 116.7% | +63.4 pp |
| 2012 | 53.4% | −15.8 pp |
| 2011 | 69.2% | −5.0 pp |
| 2010 | 74.1% | +1.0 pp |
| 2009 | 73.1% | −48.5 pp |
| 2008 | 121.6% | −22.2 pp |
| 2007 | 143.8% | +24.3 pp |
| 2006 | 119.5% | +29.7 pp |
| 2005 | 89.8% | +19.1 pp |
| 2004 | 70.7% | +19.2 pp |
| 2003 | 51.5% | +10.1 pp |
| 2002 | 41.4% | +2.5 pp |
| 2001 | 38.9% | −11.0 pp |
| 2000 | 49.9% | +6.2 pp |
| 1999 | 43.8% | +18.3 pp |
| 1998 | 25.5% | +2.3 pp |
| 1997 | 23.2% | −1.0 pp |
| 1996 | 24.2% | +3.5 pp |
| 1995 | 20.6% | −0.8 pp |
| 1994 | 21.4% | +1.3 pp |
| 1993 | 20.1% | +4.8 pp |
| 1992 | 15.2% | −13.0 pp |
| 1991 | 28.3% | −20.1 pp |
| 1990 | 48.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in Japan?
The total value of stocks traded in Japan stood at 183.3% of GDP of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the stock trading activity data for Japan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Japan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has stock trading activity in Japan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 48.4% of GDP in 1990 to 183.3% of GDP in 2024.
How does Japan compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Japan ranks 3 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 183.3% of GDP versus a regional average of 133.7% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Japan rank globally on stock trading activity?
Japan ranks 3 of 78 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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