What is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in Japan?

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in Japan was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2012.

How does Japan rank for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp?

Japan ranks 164th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Japan data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in Japan

Name: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in Japan
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Japan: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 5.9%

World rank

164th

of 172 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2012

Years of data

1960–2025

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

Japan recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in 2025.

That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2012.

That places Japan 164th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.0%
1962	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.9%
1963	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.6%
1964	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.9%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.8%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.6%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.9%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-24.6%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.7%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.3%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.8%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.3%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.5%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-32.9%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.0%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.4%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.5%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.3%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.7%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.0%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+12.2%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.3%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.6%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.9%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.5%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.3%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+15.5%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.7%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.2%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.9%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.0%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.2%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+17.3%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%

Japan compared with similar countries

Japan's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 11% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Japan's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 19% of the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Japan

161 Mexico 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
162 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
163 United Arab Emirates 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
165 Turkey 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
166 Germany 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
167 Qatar 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 172 places →

More social development data for Japan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 42,450 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 56 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 1 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 56 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0003 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in Japan?: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in Japan was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2012.
How does Japan rank for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp?: Japan ranks 164th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Varieties democracy vdem divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Varieties democracy vdem ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 172 places, 9,839 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Varieties democracy vdem divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.