The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on November 21, 2018. Listed below are items related to Japan.

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An older and a younger man sit in Tokyo’s Ginza district. By 2050 the number of aged dependents per worker will rise to about 75%, the highest of any country. (photo: Friso Genrsch/picture alliance/Newscom)

An older and a younger man sit in Tokyo’s Ginza district. By 2050 the number of aged dependents per worker will rise to about 75%, the highest of any country. (photo: Friso Genrsch/picture alliance/Newscom)

Japan's Economic Outlook in Five Charts

Japan has had an extended period of strong economic growth. On the policy front, six years of “Abenomics” saw lower fiscal deficits, near-record unemployment, and higher female labor force participation.

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At a Glance

  • 2019 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 1.1*
  • Country Population: 126.431 million
  • Date of Membership: August 13, 1952
  • Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 13405.18 million
  • Quota (SDR): 30820.5 million
  • Number of Arrangements since membership: 2
*GDP Data from January 2019 World Economic Outlook

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