Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan
Japan: Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
22nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
459.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1985
All-time low
186.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Japan recorded 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP for net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and up 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 459.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 186.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Japan 22nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 198.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 196.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1962 | 250.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.3% |
| 1963 | 273.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1964 | 276.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 290.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 296.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 297.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 287.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 286.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 420.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.6% |
| 1971 | 449.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 423.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 373.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1974 | 391.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 425.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 439.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 403.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1978 | 327.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 1979 | 350.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 371.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 373.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 442.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 437.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 449.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 459.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 338.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 304.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 277.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 306.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 322.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 294.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 283.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 257.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 240.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 224.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 261.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 249.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 291.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 1999 | 259.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 244.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 269.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 274.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 256.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 235.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 236.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 242.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 238.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 215.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 213.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 199.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 186.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 191.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 239.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.4% |
| 2014 | 265.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 303.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 286.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 302.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 300.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 306 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 329.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 335.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 393.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 417.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 439.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 282.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Japan's 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 32.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 265.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 196.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 297.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 400.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 327.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 449.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 376.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 277.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 459.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 268.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 224.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 322.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 242.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 213.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 274.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 258.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 186.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 306 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 387.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 329.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 439.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 19 Malawi 693.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Tanzania 600.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Argentina 485.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Rwanda 357.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Democratic Republic of Congo 340.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Armenia 327.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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 net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan?
- Net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan was 411.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 459.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Japan rank for net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 22nd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net domestic credit (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net domestic credit (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Net domestic credit (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Net domestic credit (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.