Equities in Japan

Japan: Equities was 153.15 in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
153.15
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
22nd
of 37 countries
All-time high
290.03
in 1989
All-time low
5.56
in 1957
Years of data
60
1957–2016

Equities in Japan, 1957–2016

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, equities in Japan stood at 153.15.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equities in Japan peaked at 290.03 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 5.56, in 1957.

That places Japan 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 6.64 5.56 8.51 3
1960s 12.33 10.37 17.06 10
1970s 36.09 18.46 50.81 10
1980s 135.68 53.53 290.03 10
1990s 174.38 133.06 244.96 10
2000s 139.68 98.04 187.79 10
2010s 125.37 86.83 175.2 7

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 19 Netherlands 162.08 compare
  2. 20 Lithuania 155.85 compare
  3. 21 Italy 155.65 compare
  4. 23 Thailand 145.43 compare
  5. 24 Mauritius 140.42 compare
  6. 25 Slovak Republic 139.65 compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More financial sector data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is equities in Japan?
Equities in Japan was 153.15 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest equities recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 290.03 in 1989.
What is the lowest equities recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 5.56 in 1957.
How does Japan rank for equities?
Japan ranks 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
Is equities rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Equities (Period average, Index)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,279 data points, 1950–2025
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The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.