Equities (Period average, Index) in Japan
Japan: Equities (Period average, Index) was 153.15 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Japan, 1957–2016
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.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5.56 | — |
| 1958 | 5.83 | +4.9% |
| 1959 | 8.51 | +45.9% |
| 1960 | 10.99 | +29.1% |
| 1961 | 12.46 | +13.3% |
| 1962 | 11.15 | -10.5% |
| 1963 | 12.2 | +9.5% |
| 1964 | 10.78 | -11.7% |
| 1965 | 10.37 | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 12.4 | +19.6% |
| 1967 | 12.47 | +0.5% |
| 1968 | 13.43 | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 17.06 | +27.0% |
| 1970 | 18.46 | +8.2% |
| 1971 | 20.28 | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 31.89 | +57.2% |
| 1973 | 40.93 | +28.3% |
| 1974 | 34.69 | -15.2% |
| 1975 | 35.19 | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 39.22 | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 42.54 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 46.87 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 50.81 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 53.53 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 62.27 | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 61.99 | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 73.07 | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 92.12 | +26.1% |
| 1985 | 112.52 | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 149.49 | +32.9% |
| 1987 | 221.04 | +47.9% |
| 1988 | 240.72 | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 290.03 | +20.5% |
| 1990 | 244.96 | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 208.01 | -15.1% |
| 1992 | 154.03 | -25.9% |
| 1993 | 172.06 | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 180.56 | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 155.88 | -13.7% |
| 1996 | 181.29 | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 157.5 | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 133.06 | -15.5% |
| 1999 | 156.44 | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 174.61 | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 134.9 | -22.7% |
| 2002 | 110.55 | -18.0% |
| 2003 | 103.66 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 126.3 | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 143.29 | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 183.66 | +28.2% |
| 2007 | 187.79 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 134.04 | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 98.04 | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 100 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 92.83 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 86.83 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 126.81 | +46.0% |
| 2014 | 142.74 | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 175.2 | +22.7% |
| 2016 | 153.15 | -12.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 153.15 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 94% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Japan's 153.15 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 157.74, 97% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
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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About this data
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.