As of 2024, the anime industry in Japan is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, but it is difficult to pinpoint an exact percentage of Japan’s GDP that comes directly from anime alone. The anime industry encompasses various sectors, including production, merchandise, streaming services, and international sales.
In 2022, the anime market was estimated to be worth around 2 trillion yen (approximately 18 billion USD), and it has been steadily growing. While this figure represents a substantial industry, Japan’s overall GDP is around 500 trillion yen (approximately 4.5 trillion USD). Therefore, the anime industry constitutes a small fraction of the total GDP, likely less than 1 percent.
However, considering the cultural impact and related sectors such as tourism and merchandise, the influence of anime on the Japanese economy can be broader than just its direct financial contributions.
