World Bank WGI · updated 2026-10-03 · 214 economies tracked
76.5 (2025)
##20 of 214 economies
1.4×
1.18×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1996 - 2025. Japan climbed from #45 to #20 (overtook Macao SAR, China). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for Japan ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Triple disaster disrupts supply chains and energy supply.
GDP per Capita (Real), AI Regulation and Ethics Readiness, Rule of Law Index Overall Score, Government Effectiveness (percentile rank)
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