Japan Mobile Application Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The mobile application market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 51,399.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 16.7% is expected of Japan mobile application market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$17,458.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$51,399.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
16.7%
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Japan

Japan mobile application market highlights

  • The Japan mobile application market generated a revenue of USD 15,808.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 46,541.4 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, apple store was the largest revenue generating store type in 2023.
  • Google Store is the most lucrative store type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Mobile application market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 15,808.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 46,541.4 million
Growth rate16.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentApple store
Fastest growing segmentGoogle Store
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGoogle Store, Apple Store
Key market players worldwideAlphabet Inc Class A, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc, Vivendi SE, Netflix Inc, Ubisoft Entertainment, Xiaomi Corp Class B, Practo, Cult.fit


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 6.9% of the global mobile application market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China mobile application market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 27,675.5 million by 2030.

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Japan mobile application market outlook

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Apple store was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.38% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan mobile application market based on google store, apple store covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Japan’s mobile application market is characterized by a tech-savvy population and high disposable income, driving the demand for high-quality, innovative apps. The market is driven by a strong preference for gaming apps, with Japan being a global leader in mobile gaming revenue. Opportunities also exist in the sectors of fintech, health & fitness, and productivity apps.

Trends include the integration of AR and VR technologies, particularly in gaming and entertainment apps. Japan’s aging population presents a unique opportunity for health and wellness applications tailored to elderly users. However, the market is competitive with high expectations for application quality and performance.

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Japan mobile application market size, by store type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Japan Mobile Application Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

Japan mobile application market size, by store type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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