🇯🇵 Japan · Government
Japan Gov. Debt
255.0% of GDP
YoY +2.8%
World rank
#1
Period Δ
+2.8%
Regional
#1
Period 2025Published Dec 31, 2025Updated on WorldShift Aug 10, 2026Source IMFFrequency annual
Latest available data from IMF. Not realtime.
Historical high
255.0% of GDP (2025)
Historical low
199.0% of GDP (2000)
Average growth
+1.13% / step
Previous year
248.1% of GDP
Global rank
#1
Regional rank
#1
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Period change +2.8%
Questions people ask
What is Japan’s current Gov. Debt?
The latest available value is 255.0% of GDP for period 2025.
What is Japan’s Gov. Debt growth rate?
Year-over-year change is +2.8%.
What rank is Japan by Gov. Debt?
Within the WorldShift MVP set, Japan ranks #1 (#1 in Asia).
How has Japan’s Gov. Debt changed over time?
The chart covers 26 observations. Use 5Y / 10Y / 20Y / MAX to inspect the path.