Japan—Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #94 of 138Updated April 2026
Latest Value
20.9%
2022
YoY Change
-3.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#94
of 138 countries
Maximum
23.6%
2020
Minimum
14.0%
2007
CAGR
+0.9%
23 years
Last
20.9%
Previous
21.6%
Highest
23.6%
Lowest
14.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's government expenditure (% of gdp) was 20.9% in 2022, ranking #94 out of 138 countries. This represents a -3.2% change from 2021. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 23.6% (2020) and the lowest was 14.0% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.9% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 21.6% | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 23.6% | +43.7% |
| 2019 | 16.4% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 16.1% | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 16.2% | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 16.7% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 17.0% | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 17.6% | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 18.1% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 18.1% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 18.6% | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 18.2% | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 15.3% | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 14.0% | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 14.8% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 15.1% | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 15.1% | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 15.7% | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 16.1% | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 16.2% | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 17.1% |
Top Countries — Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 | Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 | Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 | Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |