National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Japan
Japan: National Definitions of Money, Base Money was 596.18 trillion Domestic currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Japan, 2003–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
In 2025, national definitions of money, base money in Japan stood at 596.18 trillion Domestic currency.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national definitions of money, base money in Japan peaked at 673.05 trillion Domestic currency in 2023 and was at its lowest, 94.78 trillion Domestic currency, in 2006.
Japan ranks 2nd of 88 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Japan, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 111.36 trillion Domestic currency | — |
| 2004 | 115.63 trillion Domestic currency | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 116.64 trillion Domestic currency | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 94.78 trillion Domestic currency | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 95.98 trillion Domestic currency | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 101.26 trillion Domestic currency | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 105.85 trillion Domestic currency | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 109.51 trillion Domestic currency | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 125.08 trillion Domestic currency | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 138.47 trillion Domestic currency | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 201.85 trillion Domestic currency | +45.8% |
| 2014 | 275.87 trillion Domestic currency | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 356.13 trillion Domestic currency | +29.1% |
| 2016 | 437.43 trillion Domestic currency | +22.8% |
| 2017 | 480.00 trillion Domestic currency | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 504.22 trillion Domestic currency | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 518.24 trillion Domestic currency | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 617.61 trillion Domestic currency | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 670.07 trillion Domestic currency | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 632.41 trillion Domestic currency | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 673.05 trillion Domestic currency | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 660.28 trillion Domestic currency | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 596.18 trillion Domestic currency | -9.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 105.93 trillion Domestic currency | 94.78 trillion Domestic currency | 116.64 trillion Domestic currency | 7 |
| 2010s | 314.68 trillion Domestic currency | 109.51 trillion Domestic currency | 518.24 trillion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 641.60 trillion Domestic currency | 596.18 trillion Domestic currency | 673.05 trillion Domestic currency | 6 |
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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 national definitions of money, base money in Japan?
- National definitions of money, base money in Japan was 596.18 trillion Domestic currency in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 673.05 trillion Domestic currency in 2023.
- What is the lowest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.78 trillion Domestic currency in 2006.
- How does Japan rank for national definitions of money, base money?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Is national definitions of money, base money rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of National Definitions of Money, Base Money (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.