Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in Japan

Japan: Social Bond Issuances, US dollar was 18.75 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.75
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
3rd
of 25 countries
All-time high
19.03
in 2023
All-time low
0.2339
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Social Bond Issuances, US dollar in Japan, 2016–2024

051015202016202020242016: 0.2342017: 0.4342018: 1.32019: 2.72020: 5.92021: 7.92022: 12.92023: 192024: 18.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for social bond issuances, us dollar in Japan is 18.75, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 7,914.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, social bond issuances, us dollar in Japan peaked at 19.03 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.2339, in 2016.

Japan ranks 3rd of 25 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.16 0.2339 2.68 4
2020s 12.9 5.92 19.03 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 1 Korea 31.34 compare
  2. 2 France 27.02 compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 14.48 compare
  4. 5 Chile 8.01 compare
  5. 6 United Kingdom 6.91 compare

See the full ranking of 26 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is social bond issuances, us dollar in Japan?
Social bond issuances, us dollar in Japan was 18.75 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 19.03 in 2023.
What is the lowest social bond issuances, us dollar recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2339 in 2016.
How does Japan rank for social bond issuances, us dollar?
Japan ranks 3rd out of 25 countries with data for 2024.
Is social bond issuances, us dollar rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 7,914.0%. 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 Social Bond Issuances, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Social Bond Issuances, US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
26 places, 203 data points, 2006–2024
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