Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Japan
Japan: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 194.26 billion in 2024. ▬ Flat
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Japan, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Japan is 194.26 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 24.1% on the previous year and up 434.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Japan peaked at 220.89 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 36.35 billion, in 2014.
That places Japan 3rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 170.12 billion | — |
| 2006 | 174.67 billion | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 211.74 billion | +21.2% |
| 2008 | 142.12 billion | -32.9% |
| 2009 | 145.68 billion | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 220.89 billion | +51.6% |
| 2011 | 129.60 billion | -41.3% |
| 2012 | 60.12 billion | -53.6% |
| 2013 | 46.38 billion | -22.9% |
| 2014 | 36.35 billion | -21.6% |
| 2015 | 136.47 billion | +275.4% |
| 2016 | 197.05 billion | +44.4% |
| 2017 | 203.17 billion | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 177.27 billion | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 176.61 billion | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 150.03 billion | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 196.53 billion | +31.0% |
| 2022 | 90.21 billion | -54.1% |
| 2023 | 156.59 billion | +73.6% |
| 2024 | 194.26 billion | +24.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 194.26 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 547.38 million, 354.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Japan's 194.26 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 65.63 million, 2959.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +275.4% | 36.35 billion | 136.47 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168.87 billion | 142.12 billion | 211.74 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 138.39 billion | 36.35 billion | 220.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.52 billion | 90.21 billion | 196.53 billion | 5 |
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 current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Japan?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Japan was 194.26 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 220.89 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.35 billion in 2014.
- How does Japan rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Japan ranks 3rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 434.4%. 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 Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.