16_International debt securities, all maturities in Japan
Japan: 16_International debt securities, all maturities was 574.37 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Japan, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Japan stood at 574.37 billion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 116.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Japan peaked at 574.37 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 95.79 billion, in 2002.
That places Japan 13th out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 221.98 billion | — |
| 1997 | 182.52 billion | -17.8% |
| 1998 | 141.88 billion | -22.3% |
| 1999 | 127.07 billion | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 114.57 billion | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 97.53 billion | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 95.79 billion | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 103.30 billion | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 123.62 billion | +19.7% |
| 2005 | 139.09 billion | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 141.94 billion | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 147.72 billion | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 177.34 billion | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 165.03 billion | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 168.20 billion | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 181.65 billion | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 175.89 billion | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 180.13 billion | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 208.94 billion | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 238.19 billion | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 265.24 billion | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 314.35 billion | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 397.42 billion | +26.4% |
| 2019 | 437.91 billion | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 469.33 billion | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 521.15 billion | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 536.39 billion | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 535.04 billion | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 520.81 billion | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 520.74 billion | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 574.37 billion | +10.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 574.37 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 76.50 billion, 7.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 574.37 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.55 billion, 27.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 168.36 billion | 127.07 billion | 221.98 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 130.59 billion | 95.79 billion | 177.34 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 256.79 billion | 168.20 billion | 437.91 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 525.40 billion | 469.33 billion | 574.37 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Japan?
- 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Japan was 574.37 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 574.37 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.79 billion in 2002.
- How does Japan rank for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Japan ranks 13th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 16_international debt securities, all maturities rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 16_International debt securities, all maturities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics.