In 2023, the number of E-money card payment terminals in Japan was estimated to be slightly below 2.83 million units. The forecasted data for the next five years indicates a steady increase from 2.83 million units in 2024 to 3.24 million units by 2028. Year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 3.9%, while from 2025 to 2026, it is about 3.4%. The following years maintain a growth rate around 3.3%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately 3.4%, indicating a consistent upward trend.
Future trends to monitor include advancements in mobile payment technology, regulatory changes in the fintech space, and consumer adoption rates of contactless payment solutions. The integration of e-money terminals with emerging technologies like blockchain could also influence market dynamics.
