Japan — General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)
Total gross debt liabilities of the general government sector, as a share of GDP; a headline measure of fiscal vulnerability.
Time Series
Unit: percent · Values in red are IMF forecasts (as of April 2026)
| Year | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 204.35 | Forecast |
| 2025 | 206.53 | Forecast |
| 2024 | 214.49 | Actual |
| 2023 | 220.3 | Actual |
| 2022 | 227.83 | Actual |
| 2021 | 222.68 | Actual |
| 2020 | 228.77 | Actual |
| 2019 | 206.33 | Actual |
| 2018 | 203.72 | Actual |
| 2017 | 203.11 | Actual |
World ranking
World ranking — General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)
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- GDP per capita (LCU, current)
- GDP per capita (LCU, constant prices)
- GDP per capita (PPP, International $)
- GDP per capita (USD)
- GDP (PPP, International $)
- Real GDP (LCU, constant prices)
- General Government Gross Debt (LCU)
- General Government Net Debt (% of GDP)
- General Government Net Debt (LCU)
- Population, Total (millions)
- Unemployment Rate
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Source
IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) via ecodb.net