Japan’s per capita output growth has accelerated
Japan’s population is projected to remain the oldest in the OECD in 2050
Bank of Japan’s holdings of government bonds have increased sharply
Labour productivity is low in Japan and labour inputs are high
The productivity gap between large firms and SMEs is wide in Japan
Abenomics has contributed to faster output growth and higher inflation
Population ageing arrived early in Japan and continues at a rapid pace
Japan’s labour force faces a significant decline
Japan’s fiscal situation has deteriorated considerably since the early 1990s
Well-being indicators for Japan give a mixed picture