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Consumer-related socioeconomic situation

Part 1 : Today's consumer issues and consumers' behavior/attitude
Chapter 3 : Consumer-related socioeconomic situation and consumers' behavior/ attitude
Section 1 : Consumer-related socioeconomic situation

Consumer activities as a major part of socioeconomic activities

  • The total consumer spending in 2013 was about 286円 trillion, accounting for about 60% of the Japanese economy (Japan's gross domestic product [GDP] of about 478円 trillion). This percentage is similar to comparable figures in other countries, as consumer spending accounts for over 50% of the national economy in developed countries in general.

Figure 3-1-1 Household consumption accounts for about 60% of Japan's GDP

Figure 3-1-2 Consumption expenditure accounts for over 50% of the national economy in developed countries