15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan
Japan: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 305.55 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan is 305.55 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan peaked at 473.79 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.86 billion, in 2003.
That places Japan 4th out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 110.30 billion | 31.86 billion | 242.17 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 288.86 billion | 202.42 billion | 430.99 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 404.22 billion | 305.55 billion | 473.79 billion | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0529 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Japan was 305.55 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 473.79 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.86 billion in 2003.
- How does Japan rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Short-term debt securities cover such instruments as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bankers' acceptances that usually give the holder the unconditional right to a stated fixed sum of money on a specified date. These instruments are usually traded on organized markets at a discount and have an original term to maturity of one year or less.