Australia vs Japan: 16_International debt securities, all maturities
Australia
726.70 billion
in 2026
Japan
574.37 billion
in 2026
Australia rank
11th
Japan rank
13th
16_International debt securities, all maturities over time
- Australia
- Japan
How they compare
Australia currently reports 726.70 billion against 574.37 billion in Japan, a difference of 152.34 billion.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.3 times Japan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Japan ahead.
Australia ranks 11th and Japan ranks 13th of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 3 and Japan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102.59 billion | 168.36 billion | 65.77 billion | Japan |
| 2000s | 275.38 billion | 130.59 billion | 144.79 billion | Australia |
| 2010s | 587.23 billion | 256.79 billion | 330.44 billion | Australia |
| 2020s | 611.57 billion | 525.40 billion | 86.16 billion | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 16_international debt securities, all maturities, Australia or Japan?
- Australia, at 726.70 billion against 574.37 billion in Japan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 16_international debt securities, all maturities between Australia and Japan?
- 152.34 billion, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Japan?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Australia and Japan rank globally for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Australia ranks 11th and Japan ranks 13th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 16_International debt securities, all maturities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics.