Japan vs United States: GNI per Capita Comparison

Compare GNI per Capita (Current US$) of Japan and United States over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚑ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, United States recorded GNI per Capita (Current US$) of $88,810.00 vs $38,340.00 for Japan (United States's GNI per Capita is $50,470.00 higher than Japan's.).

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$38,340.00
+2.7% since 2000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$88,810.00
+147.0% since 2000
βš–οΈ Difference / Gap
$50,470.00
Latest Year: 2025
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Japan vs United States All Annual Observations (1962 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of GNI per Capita (Current US$) for Japan and United States reported by World Bank.

Year πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan GNI per Capita πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States GNI per Capita Difference / Gap
2025 $38,340.00 $88,810.00 $50,470.00
2024 $37,170.00 $82,910.00 $45,740.00
2023 $40,740.00 $79,950.00 $39,210.00
2022 $44,300.00 $77,230.00 $32,930.00
2021 $45,160.00 $71,510.00 $26,350.00
2020 $41,880.00 $64,630.00 $22,750.00
2019 $42,960.00 $65,840.00 $22,880.00
2018 $42,720.00 $63,040.00 $20,320.00
2017 $39,700.00 $58,860.00 $19,160.00
2016 $39,220.00 $56,830.00 $17,610.00
2015 $40,140.00 $56,320.00 $16,180.00
2014 $45,180.00 $55,520.00 $10,340.00
2013 $49,350.00 $53,750.00 $4,400.00
2012 $50,540.00 $52,610.00 $2,070.00
2011 $47,800.00 $50,620.00 $2,820.00
2010 $44,290.00 $49,180.00 $4,890.00
2009 $39,540.00 $47,910.00 $8,370.00
2008 $39,820.00 $49,110.00 $9,290.00
2007 $39,770.00 $48,530.00 $8,760.00
2006 $41,030.00 $47,850.00 $6,820.00
2005 $41,690.00 $46,190.00 $4,500.00
2004 $39,430.00 $43,520.00 $4,090.00
2003 $36,120.00 $39,770.00 $3,650.00
2002 $35,880.00 $37,320.00 $1,440.00
2001 $37,890.00 $36,710.00 $1,180.00
2000 $37,330.00 $35,960.00 $1,370.00
1999 $34,750.00 $33,680.00 $1,070.00
1998 $35,530.00 $32,040.00 $3,490.00
1997 $41,610.00 $31,280.00 $10,330.00
1996 $44,730.00 $30,270.00 $14,460.00
1995 $43,580.00 $29,040.00 $14,540.00
1994 $38,380.00 $27,660.00 $10,720.00
1993 $34,780.00 $26,390.00 $8,390.00
1992 $31,650.00 $25,680.00 $5,970.00
1991 $29,660.00 $24,270.00 $5,390.00
1990 $28,990.00 $24,060.00 $4,930.00
1989 $28,050.00 $23,770.00 $4,280.00
1988 $25,750.00 $23,490.00 $2,260.00
1987 $18,770.00 $21,390.00 $2,620.00
1986 $14,380.00 $19,110.00 $4,730.00
1985 $11,950.00 $17,460.00 $5,510.00
1984 $10,870.00 $16,210.00 $5,340.00
1983 $10,570.00 $14,570.00 $4,000.00
1982 $10,920.00 $14,220.00 $3,300.00
1981 $11,530.00 $14,360.00 $2,830.00
1980 $11,230.00 $13,390.00 $2,160.00
1979 $9,770.00 $12,200.00 $2,430.00
1978 $7,710.00 $10,760.00 $3,050.00
1977 $6,150.00 $9,590.00 $3,440.00
1976 $5,590.00 $8,960.00 $3,370.00
1975 $5,340.00 $8,510.00 $3,170.00
1974 $4,580.00 $7,980.00 $3,400.00
1973 $3,740.00 $7,290.00 $3,550.00
1972 $2,820.00 $6,280.00 $3,460.00
1971 $2,230.00 $5,630.00 $3,400.00
1970 $1,980.00 $5,240.00 $3,260.00
1969 $1,830.00 $5,030.00 $3,200.00
1968 $1,560.00 $4,710.00 $3,150.00
1967 $1,310.00 $4,340.00 $3,030.00
1966 $1,130.00 $4,160.00 $3,030.00
1965 $980.00 $3,850.00 $2,870.00
1964 $880.00 $3,580.00 $2,700.00
1963 $760.00 $3,390.00 $2,630.00
1962 $670.00 $3,260.00 $2,590.00

GNI per Capita Comparison

β€’ Current Leader: In 2025, United States recorded GNI per Capita of $88,810.00, while Japan recorded $38,340.00, a difference of $50,470.00.
β€’ 1962 Baseline: Japan stood at $670.00 and United States stood at $3,260.00.
β€’ 2000–2025 Trajectory: Japan moved to $38,340.00 (+2.7% since 2000), while United States moved to $88,810.00 (+147.0% since 2000).
β€’ Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Japan's GNI per Capita expanded at ~0.1% CAGR, while United States's expanded at ~3.7% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1962 to 2025, Japan and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1962, Japan recorded $670.00 compared to $3,260.00 for United States. By 2025, the values evolved to $38,340.00 and $88,810.00 respectively.

Key Differences

β€’ Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is $50,470.00.
β€’ Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was $88,810.00 (United States in 2025).
β€’ Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Japan achieved +2.7% since 2000, while United States achieved +147.0% since 2000.

About GNI per Capita (Current US$)

Gross National Income divided by midyear population.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Japan and United States.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” GNI per Capita

What is the GNI per Capita of Japan?

In 2025, Japan's GNI per Capita was $38,340.00 according to official World Bank data.

What is the GNI per Capita of United States?

In 2025, United States's GNI per Capita was $88,810.00 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher GNI per Capita?

In 2025, United States recorded a higher GNI per Capita of $88,810.00 compared to Japan's $38,340.00 (a difference of $50,470.00).

How has GNI per Capita changed over time for Japan and United States?

From 2000 to 2025, Japan's GNI per Capita changed by +2.7% since 2000, while United States's changed by +147.0% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: NY.GNP.PCAP.CD (GNI per Capita (Current US$)). Values represent annual gni per capita (current us$) for Japan and United States from 1962 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.