ISIC C21 · Japan · 2 publishers
Pharmaceuticals in Japan
3 verified figures for Japan, covering 3 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
Japan compared
| Measure | Japan | Highest country |
|---|---|---|
| Median drug approval time | 292 daysJapan · 2025 | 413 daysSwitzerland · 2025 |
| New active substance approvals | 40Japan · 2025 | 50United States · 2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- New active substance approvals in Japan were 40 in 2025 (CIRS). CIRS ↗
- Health sector research and development investment growth rate in Japan was 9.1% in 2024 (European Commission). European Commission ↗ T1 Official
- Median drug approval time in Japan was 292 days in 2025 (CIRS). CIRS ↗
The complete table
Pharmaceuticals data for Japan
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3 data points across 3 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Health sector research and development investment growth rate20249.1%European CommissionT12025actual→
Median drug approval time2025292 daysCIRS2025actual→
New active substance approvals202540CIRS2025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 2025 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard Press release | European Commission | T1 Official | 22 Dec 2025 | 17 Sep 2026 | EU: Health and energy sectors shine in a year of slowdown | 1 |
| New Drug Approvals by Six Major Authorities 2016-2025 Press release | CIRS | T3 Research | — | 17 Sep 2026 | Key Findings | 2 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Pharmaceuticals in Japan: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/pharmaceuticals/japan