Public Debt in Japan
Public debt in Japan averaged 240% of GDP in the decade to 2022, double the average of major economies at 118% of GDP. Public debt in 2022 was 260% of GDP in Japan. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Japan Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Japan from 2021 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Japan Public Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 236 | 258 | 254 | 256 | 250 |
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