Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Japan
Japan: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 9.13 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Japan, 1954–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Japan stood at 9.13 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 418.4% on the previous year and down 77.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Japan peaked at 99.89 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -48.18 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Japan ranks 79th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 19.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 31.23 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1956 | 2 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1957 | -7.65 % change on previous year | -482.4% |
| 1958 | 14.65 % change on previous year | -291.6% |
| 1959 | 15.37 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1960 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 1961 | -12.56 % change on previous year | -658.9% |
| 1962 | -31.06 % change on previous year | +147.3% |
| 1963 | -21.09 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1964 | 53.14 % change on previous year | -351.9% |
| 1965 | 42.67 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1966 | 80.97 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1967 | 46.08 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1968 | 23.89 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1969 | 24.58 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 99.89 % change on previous year | +306.3% |
| 1971 | 12.65 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1972 | 43.72 % change on previous year | +245.6% |
| 1973 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1974 | 25.85 % change on previous year | -504.9% |
| 1975 | 73.85 % change on previous year | +185.7% |
| 1976 | 40.28 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1977 | 35.14 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1978 | 37.08 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 13.49 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 1980 | 16.72 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1981 | 13 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1982 | 14.84 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1983 | 11.52 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 12.13 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 10.11 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 1986 | 13.36 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1987 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1988 | 6.9 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 1989 | 7.13 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1991 | -0.3564 % change on previous year | -119.6% |
| 1992 | 8.18 % change on previous year | -2396.6% |
| 1993 | 9.16 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1995 | 8.88 % change on previous year | +346.9% |
| 1996 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1997 | -48.18 % change on previous year | -875.6% |
| 1998 | 40.93 % change on previous year | -184.9% |
| 1999 | 10.88 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2000 | 18.56 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 2001 | -0.0913 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2002 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -12530.7% |
| 2003 | 20.67 % change on previous year | +82.2% |
| 2004 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2005 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2006 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -217.4% |
| 2007 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 9.13 % change on previous year | -418.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 9.13 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year, 44.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Japan's 9.13 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.57 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +12530.7% | -0.0913 % change on previous year | 11.35 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +2396.6% | -0.3564 % change on previous year | 8.18 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | -875.6% | 6.21 % change on previous year | -48.18 % change on previous year |
| 1961 | -658.9% | 2.25 % change on previous year | -12.56 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.57 % change on previous year | -7.65 % change on previous year | 31.23 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1960s | 20.89 % change on previous year | -31.06 % change on previous year | 80.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.56 % change on previous year | -6.38 % change on previous year | 99.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.08 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 16.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.95 % change on previous year | -48.18 % change on previous year | 40.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.62 % change on previous year | -3.2 % change on previous year | 20.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
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 domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Japan?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Japan was 9.13 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 99.89 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -48.18 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Japan rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Japan ranks 79th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. 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 Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.