Japan Private Credit to GDP
187.4%▲ +0.34 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Japan’s private credit as a share of GDP rose to 187.41 percent in 2025, from 187.07 percent in 2024. The ratio remains below its all-time high of 215.30 percent recorded in 1999, while standing well above the series low of 103.78 percent seen in 1970.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187.4% | 187.1% | 215.3%Dec 1999 | 103.8%Dec 1970 | 1970 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate | 1.0% | 1.0% | 9.0% | -0.1% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
| GDP | $4.44T | $4.19T | $6.33T | $48.4B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Private Credit to GDP in Japan averaged 178.1% from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 215.3% in Dec 1999 and a record low of 103.8% in Dec 1970. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.
This indicator measures the value of private credit extended in Japan in relation to its gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage of GDP. It is compiled on an annual basis, with observations available from 1970 onward. The ratio reflects the total outstanding private credit relative to annual economic output.
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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