5 Countries with the Highest Consumer Spending in the World

3. Japan

Final Consumption Expenditure in 2022: $3.2 trillion

Japan is another global power and a major player in the international economy. It is also one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world and one of the few countries that are capable of launching payloads into space. While the Japanese space sector is yet to launch crewed missions, recent statements by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson indicate that Japan plans to develop a significant partnership with the U.S. for lunar exploration under the space agency’s Artemis program.