18_International debt securities, short term in Japan
Japan: 18_International debt securities, short term was 87.54 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in Japan, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 18_international debt securities, short term in Japan is 87.54 billion, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 112.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in Japan peaked at 102.83 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.93 billion, in 2001.
Japan ranks 14th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 44.80 billion | — |
| 1997 | 54.60 billion | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 27.37 billion | -49.9% |
| 1999 | 31.58 billion | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 23.72 billion | -24.9% |
| 2001 | 15.93 billion | -32.8% |
| 2002 | 19.10 billion | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 17.50 billion | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 16.15 billion | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 16.07 billion | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 20.28 billion | +26.2% |
| 2007 | 16.30 billion | -19.7% |
| 2008 | 18.73 billion | +14.9% |
| 2009 | 24.66 billion | +31.7% |
| 2010 | 26.14 billion | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 35.88 billion | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 26.21 billion | -26.9% |
| 2013 | 23.18 billion | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 27.64 billion | +19.3% |
| 2015 | 35.39 billion | +28.0% |
| 2016 | 41.13 billion | +16.2% |
| 2017 | 40.62 billion | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 55.94 billion | +37.7% |
| 2019 | 60.35 billion | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 74.11 billion | +22.8% |
| 2021 | 81.86 billion | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 84.40 billion | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 87.59 billion | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 102.83 billion | +17.4% |
| 2025 | 99.33 billion | -3.4% |
| 2026 | 87.54 billion | -11.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 87.54 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 14.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 87.54 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.39 billion, 63.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.59 billion | 27.37 billion | 54.60 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 18.84 billion | 15.93 billion | 24.66 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.25 billion | 23.18 billion | 60.35 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.24 billion | 74.11 billion | 102.83 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in Japan?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in Japan was 87.54 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 102.83 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.93 billion in 2001.
- How does Japan rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Japan ranks 14th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.8%. 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 18_International debt securities, short term. 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 and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.