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An overview of the government debt for Japan over the last several years.
Latest Debt (2025)
13.00 Trillion
Year-Over-Year Growth
0.39%
50.00 Billion
5-Year Average Debt
12.93 Trillion
Japan has the highest level of national debt relative to its GDP of any developed nation in the world. For decades, the country has been grappling with a unique economic situation characterized by low growth, deflation, and an aging population.
This page provides a snapshot of Japan's national debt based on data from international financial institutions.