Japan Government Budget
-1.1%▲ +0.61 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Japan's budget balance improved to -1.05% of GDP in 2025 from -1.67% in 2024. The deficit remains far from the all-time surplus of 1.91% recorded in 1990 and the record low of -9.91% in 1998. Data is available from 1980.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9%Dec 1990 | -9.9%Dec 1998 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 206.5% | 214.5% | 228.8% | 41.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Japan averaged -4.7% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.9% in Dec 1990 and a record low of -9.9% in Dec 1998. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure as a percentage of Japan's GDP. A negative value indicates a deficit. The series is reported annually and spans from 1980 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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