Japan Government Debt to GDP
206.5%▼ −7.96 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Japan's government debt to GDP ratio fell to 206.5% in 2025 from 214.5% in 2024. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 228.8% recorded in 2020. The series dates back to 1980, when the ratio stood at a low of 41.4%.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206.5% | 214.5% | 228.8%Dec 2020 | 41.4%Dec 1980 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -9.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 1.0% | 1.0% | 9.0% | -0.1% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Japan averaged 153.7% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 228.8% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 41.4% in Dec 1980. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Government debt as a share of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the central government relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series 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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