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Japan
VERY HIGH GFRTokyoAsia-Pacific · East AsiaPop: 125.1M · GDP: $4.2T
92.0
GFR Score
#5
Global Rank
$12.1B
FDI Inflows
+8%
FDI Growth
24
Active Signals
6 zones
Total Capex
Live FDI Signals
GFR Pillar Explainability
Foresight Lens Scores
GFR Readiness Trajectory
Subnational Regions
SCI Pillar Scores
Investment Climate
Third-largest Country with advanced manufacturing, strong IP protection, and aging demographic challenges.
Top FDI Sectors
AutomotiveTechnologyElectronicsPharma
Treaty Framework
35
BITs Active
21
FTAs Active
75
DTAs Active
Investment Signal Summary
24
Active Signals
$12.1B
FDI Inflows
+8%
Growth YoY
92.0
GFR Score
SCI Pillar Breakdown
Economic
94
Regulatory
90
Infrastructure
95
Market
88
Political
93
Innovation
92
Strategic Insight
Third-largest Country with advanced manufacturing, strong IP protection, and aging demographic challenges.
Key Takeaway
Japan ranks #5 globally with a GFR score of 92.0. FDI inflows trending positively at +8% YoY, supported by Automotive and Technology sector activity.
Competitiveness Outlook
Tier 1 investment destination with strong institutional foundations and competitive positioning across multiple dimensions.
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GFM Country IntelligenceFree SourcesGDP (2024)
$4,213B
GDP Growth
0.9%
FDI Inflows
$25.3B
FDI Stock
$255B
Population
124.5M
Income Level
High
Top FDI Sectors
AutomotiveElectronicsFinancial ServicesRoboticsPharmaceuticals
Top FDI Source Countries
US
NL
FR
SG
GBInvestment Zones & SEZs
Tokyo Global Financial CityOsaka Special Zones
Recent Milestone
TSMC Kumamoto fab opened Feb 2024; second fab planned
Regional Peers — Asia-Pacific