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Japan Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

37.38% −0.19% (-0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #50 Global Peak 37.57% (2024) Source IMF WEO

Japan Government Revenue (1980–2025)

Overview

Japan's government revenue stood at 37.38% in 2025, a decline of +0.19% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.38% by 2025. Japan ranked 50th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 36.99% - -
2029* IMF 36.99% - -
2028* IMF 37.00% - -
2027* IMF 36.98% - -
2026* IMF 37.21% - -
2025* IMF 37.38% - -
2025 37.38% −0.19% #50
2024 37.57% +0.66% #53
2023 36.91% −0.63% #51
2022 37.54% +1.19% #50
2021 36.35% +0.89% #50
2020 35.46% +1.21% #50
2019 34.25% −0.02% #59
2018 34.27% +0.68% #60
2017 33.59% −0.04% #58
2016 33.63% +0.01% #59
2015 33.62% +0.84% #62
2014 32.77% +1.61% #70
2013 31.17% +0.73% #81
2012 30.44% +0.80% #83
2011 29.64% +0.97% #81
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 3.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan's government revenue?

Japan's government revenue was 37.38% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Japan?

Japan's government revenue peaked at 37.57% in 2024.

What was the lowest government revenue in Japan?

The lowest government revenue in Japan was 26.32% in 1980.

How does Japan rank in government revenue?

Japan ranks 50th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Japan in 2025?

Japan's government revenue is projected to reach 37.38% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Japan in 2025?

The government revenue of Japan in 2025 was 37.38%. This ranks 50th in the world.

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