Citoyen
  • Home
  • Feed

Explore

  • Countries
  • Categories
  • Compare
  • My follows

Understand

  • BriefingsBy country and category
  • Deep divesIn-depth analyses
  • Track recordsEach leader's record
  • ReformsTracker and simulators

Data

  • Sources
  • Calendar

Citoyen

  • About
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
Economy & public finances

Japan · Primary balance

General government balance excluding interest payments, as a % of GDP: a positive balance means revenue covers spending before debt interest is paid.
-1.5% GDP
2024
+0.6 ptsvs 2023
min −8.6 2009max +3.1 1990
% GDP
Range
Chart view
Source: IMF
Updated Oct 13, 2026
CompareImage

Go further

On this topic

  • Briefing · Economy & public financesThe world's highest debt, rates on the riseData as of Nov 7, 2026
Every Economy & public finances indicator · Japan ›