Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Japan
Japan: Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) was 226.67 trillion in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
226.67 trillion
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
3rd
of 66 countries
All-time high
263.31 trillion
in 2014
All-time low
214.50 trillion
in 2008
Years of data
25
2001–2025
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) in Japan, 2001–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Japan recorded 226.67 trillion for assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in 2025.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Japan peaked at 263.31 trillion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 214.50 trillion, in 2008.
That places Japan 3rd out of 66 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 247.71 trillion | — |
| 2002 | 257.50 trillion | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 245.08 trillion | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 256.27 trillion | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 250.75 trillion | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 230.71 trillion | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 221.87 trillion | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 214.50 trillion | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 216.24 trillion | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 229.66 trillion | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 229.34 trillion | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 248.74 trillion | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 249.11 trillion | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 263.31 trillion | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 261.29 trillion | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 245.46 trillion | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 246.14 trillion | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 248.22 trillion | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 260.09 trillion | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 256.62 trillion | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 258.55 trillion | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 245.34 trillion | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 244.03 trillion | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 247.58 trillion | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 226.67 trillion | -8.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 226.67 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 40.51 billion, 5595.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Japan's 226.67 trillion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.94 billion, 14217.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 237.85 trillion | 214.50 trillion | 257.50 trillion | 9 |
| 2010s | 248.14 trillion | 229.34 trillion | 263.31 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 246.46 trillion | 226.67 trillion | 258.55 trillion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Japan?
- Assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Japan was 226.67 trillion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 263.31 trillion in 2014.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 214.50 trillion in 2008.
- How does Japan rank for assets, claims on central government (ofcs)?
- Japan ranks 3rd out of 66 countries with data for 2025.
- Is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Other Financial Corporations (OFCs) dataset presents the balance sheet of OFCs highlighting their financial linkages with other economic sectors and nonresidents.