18_International debt securities, short term, per unit of GDP in Japan
Japan: 18_International debt securities, short term, per unit of GDP was 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term, per unit of GDP in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp in Japan is 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 187.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 0.0245 units per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP, in 2004.
That places Japan 55th out of 150 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term, per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1997 | 0.0119 units per US$ of GDP | +33.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP | -44.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0067 units per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP | -30.1% |
| 2001 | 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0045 units per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP | +32.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP | +27.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0045 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP | +27.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 0.0055 units per US$ of GDP | +26.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0078 units per US$ of GDP | +40.8% |
| 2016 | 0.008 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0109 units per US$ of GDP | +34.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0115 units per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP | +24.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0157 units per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 0.019 units per US$ of GDP | +21.1% |
| 2023 | 0.02 units per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0245 units per US$ of GDP | +22.9% |
| 2025 | 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0319 units per US$ of GDP, 70% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Japan's 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0145 units per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0119 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.0039 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0071 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0115 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0193 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0245 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp in Japan?
- 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp in Japan was 0.0224 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0245 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP in 2004.
- How does Japan rank for 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 55th out of 150 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 18_International debt securities, short term, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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18_International debt securities, short term divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
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18_International debt securities, short term divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.