Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
27.19%+6.26% (+29.9%)
Year 2025Rank #69 GlobalPeak 27.19% (2025)Source World Bank
Japan Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Japan's government spending stood at 27.19% in 2025, a rise of +6.26% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.19% by 2025. Japan ranked 69th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japan's government spending?▾
Japan's government spending was 27.19% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 29.9% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Japan?▾
Japan's government spending peaked at 27.19% in 2025.
What was the lowest government spending in Japan?▾
The lowest government spending in Japan was 10.78% in 1972.
How does Japan rank in government spending?▾
Japan ranks 69th globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Japan in 2025?▾
Japan's government spending is projected to reach 27.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Japan in 2025?▾
The government spending of Japan in 2025 was 27.19%. This ranks 69th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_japan_government-spending,
title = {Japan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}