This paper investigates the factors that shape governments’ capacity to collect revenue.

OECD Corporate Governance Working Paper No.17. This report examines the influence of institutional shareholders and their activities towards good corporate governance, the historical changes to practices within shareholder meetings and the role that institutional shareholders have played in the improvement of corporate governance within Japanese listed companies.

Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria decreased to 68.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria averaged 64.83 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.50 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 52 percent in the third quarter of 1999. This page provides - Bulgaria Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan scored 73 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Japan averaged 71.54 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 80 Points in 2011 and a record low of 58 Points in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Germany decreased to 70.60 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Germany averaged 83.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 70.30 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Poland decreased to 69.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Poland averaged 76.26 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 83.50 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 67.40 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Poland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March from 1039844.40 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Japan averaged 428648.14 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Japan increased to 476139.30 JPY Billion in March from 474788.20 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Japan averaged 446921.36 JPY Billion from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 536555.80 JPY Billion in March of 1996 and a record low of 375948.90 JPY Billion in June of 2005. This page provides - Japan Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan is the 20 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Japan averaged 19.36 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 in 1998 and a record low of 14 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Japan increased to 18575.90 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17323.17 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Japan averaged 6562.86 JPY Billion from 1954 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26401.12 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.24 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 1954. Corporate profits in Japan refer to the level of ordinary profits reported by all incorporated businesses in Japan except for Finance and Insurance sector. Ordinary profits are calculated as operating profits plus non-operating revenues less non-operating expenses. This page provides - Japan Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Japan remained unchanged at 4 BBL/D/1K in December from 4 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Japan averaged 6.40 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13 BBL/D/1K in July of 1996 and a record low of 3 BBL/D/1K in November of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 5.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Japan averaged 4.88 percent from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in February of 1960 and a record low of -37.20 percent in February of 2009. In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Japan Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Japan decreased 3.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Japan averaged 0.39 percent from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in May of 2011 and a record low of -16.50 percent in March of 2011. In Japan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Romania decreased to 73.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 74.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Romania averaged 78.40 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.40 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 71 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Romania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Japan increased to 25280 JPY Billion in 2018 from 25240.10 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Transport in Japan averaged 25430.32 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28606.50 JPY Billion in 2007 and a record low of 23919.80 JPY Billion in 1999. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Production in Japan increased to 666947 Units in February from 659155 Units in January of 2020. Car Production in Japan averaged 687884.81 Units from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 961994 Units in March of 2006 and a record low of 249772 Units in April of 2011. This page provides - Japan Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Argentina increased to 59.40 percent in February from 56.10 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Argentina averaged 69.57 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.10 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of 48.16 percent in January of 2002. This page provides - Argentina Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Japan decreased to -8 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 0 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Japan averaged 1.47 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 53 points in the second quarter of 1989 and a record low of -58 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Japan, the quarterly Tankan Index of Sentiment at Large Manufacturers covers about 1,100 companies with capital over 1 billion Yen. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Lithuania decreased to 70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 76.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Lithuania averaged 64.80 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.80 percent in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 44.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Lithuania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan 10Y Bond Yield was 0.01 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Japan Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.59 in May of 1984. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Japan decreased to 3.80 percent in March from 4.20 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Japan averaged 5.68 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.90 percent in June of 2010 and a record low of 1.60 percent in May of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in Japan decreased to 89.70 points in March from 94.10 points in February of 2020. Import Prices in Japan averaged 92.15 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 190.40 points in October of 1982 and a record low of 45.90 points in September of 1962. In Japan, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Japan Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in Japan increased to 59 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.60 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Japan averaged 53.22 percent of GDP from 1964 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72.20 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 1999 and a record low of 20.30 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 1965. This page provides - Japan Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Japan stands at 30.62 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Japan averaged 41.19 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.40 percent in 1994 and a record low of 30.62 percent in 2019. In Japan, the Corporate Income tax rate refers to the highest corporate tax rate for companies with taxable income above 8 million JPY a year based in Tokyo. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Japan. This page provides - Japan Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Japan decreased 0.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Japan averaged 1.39 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33.80 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -8.60 percent in August of 2009. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Japan Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to India in Japan increased to 108424 JPY Million in March from 104783 JPY Million in February of 2020. Exports to India in Japan averaged 87304.07 JPY Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 124724 JPY Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 62993 JPY Million in May of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Exports to India.

Capacity Utilization in Slovenia decreased to 71.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Slovenia averaged 80.85 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 68.90 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Slovenia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at 0.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Japan averaged 2.94 percent from 1958 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24.90 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.50 percent in October of 2009. In Japan, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food (25 percent of total weight) and Housing (21 percent). Transportation and communications accounts for 14 percent; Culture and recreation for 11.5 percent; Fuel, light and water charges for 7 percent; Medical care for 4.3 percent; Clothes and footwear for 4 percent. Furniture and household utensils, Education and Miscellaneous goods and services account for the remaining. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing PMI in Japan decreased to 41.90 points in April from 44.80 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in Japan averaged 50.12 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.20 points in January of 2014 and a record low of 29.60 points in February of 2009. The Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI® is compiled by IHS Markit from responses to monthly questionnaires sent to purchasing managers in a panel of around 400 manufacturers. The panel is stratified by detailed sector and company workforce size, based on contributions to GDP. Survey responses indicate the direction of change compared to the previous month. A diffusion index is calculated for each survey variable. The index is the sum of the percentage of ‘higher’ responses and half the percentage of ‘unchanged’ responses. The indices vary between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase compared to the previous month, and below 50 an overall decrease. The PMI is a weighted average of the following five indices: New Orders (30%), Output (25%), Employment (20%), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15%) and Stocks of Purchases (10%). For the PMI calculation the Suppliers’ Delivery Times Index is inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction to the other indices. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in South Korea increased to 104 points in March from 103.70 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in South Korea averaged 48.54 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.60 points in December of 2016 and a record low of 3.80 points in February of 1971. This page provides - South Korea Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Japan in South Korea decreased to 2003000 USD THO in April from 2557811 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Japan in South Korea averaged 2310239.43 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2995353 USD THO in July of 2014 and a record low of 1696410 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to Japan.

Imports from Japan in South Korea decreased to 3988000 USD THO in April from 4396696 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Japan in South Korea averaged 4187332.68 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5226141 USD THO in March of 2018 and a record low of 3088092 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from Japan.

Housing Starts in Japan increased to -7.60 percent in March from -12.30 percent in February of 2020. Housing Starts in Japan averaged 2.32 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.63 percent in March of 1972 and a record low of -43.96 percent in September of 2007. In Japan, housing starts refers to the year-on-year change in volume of new housing construction started. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso decreased to 32.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 51.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso averaged 59.40 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 29.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Burkina Faso Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Japan decreased 0 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Japan averaged 0.20 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.10 percent in January of 1974 and a record low of -1.10 percent in November of 1977. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Japan Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 0.95 percent in March from 0.95 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Japan averaged 4.92 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.90 percent in October of 1974 and a record low of 0.90 percent in August of 2016. In Japan, the Long Term Prime Rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. The Long Term Prime Rate is adopted and released by Mizuho Corporate Bank. This page provides - Japan Long Term Prime Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Indonesia decreased to 74.09 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 74.41 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Indonesia averaged 73.11 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 62.43 percent in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Indonesia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia decreased to 1213.20 USD Million in March from 1289.40 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 19735.86 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1331405.70 USD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 811.70 USD Million in July of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas).

Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia increased to 1144.60 USD Million in March from 1139.10 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 1186.86 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1592.50 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 821.60 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas).

Minimum Wages in Japan increased to 901 JPY/Hour in 2019 from 874 JPY/Hour in 2018. Minimum Wages in Japan averaged 746.67 JPY/Hour from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 901 JPY/Hour in 2019 and a record low of 663 JPY/Hour in 2002. In Japan, minimum wage refers to the national weighted average amount per hour. There are two kinds of minimum wage: the regional - applied to all employees in a region regardless of difference of industries – and the specific – applied to workers at specific industries. The highest salaries paid are in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka; the lowest are in Okinawa, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Much, Kumamoto, Kochi and Tottori. This page provides - Japan Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Japan decreased 4.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Japan averaged -1.73 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.20 percent in October of 2017 and a record low of -16.10 percent in January of 1987. This page provides - Japan Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Japan increased to 740 Companies in March from 651 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Japan averaged 907.40 Companies from 1952 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1965 Companies in May of 1984 and a record low of 6 Companies in September of 1952. In Japan, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Japan Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Japan remained unchanged at 101.90 points in March from 101.90 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Japan averaged 85.70 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.20 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 31 points in February of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Core Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Export Prices in Japan decreased to 90.40 points in March from 92.60 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in Japan averaged 135.39 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 207.30 points in October of 1982 and a record low of 84.10 points in July of 2012. In Japan, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Japan Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Japan increased to 830310.10 JPY Billion in March from 819689 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Japan averaged 236259.57 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 830310.10 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 3921 JPY Billion in February of 1960. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Japan increased to 6357.88 JPY Billion in March from 6321.29 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Exports in Japan averaged 3410.46 JPY Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7681.69 JPY Billion in March of 2008 and a record low of 105.08 JPY Billion in January of 1963. Exports of high technology products have been the engine of Japan's economic growth since 1960. Exports account for around 19 percent of total GDP. In 2019 exports fell 5.6 percent from the previous year's record high amid global trade tensions. Main exports were: transport equipment (24 percent of total exports), with motor vehicles accounting for 16 percent; machinery (20 percent) on the back of power generating machine and semicon machinery; electrical machinery (17 percent), such as semiconductors, IC and electrical apparatus; chemicals (11 percent), mainly plastic materials and organic chemicals; and manufactured goods (11 percent), such as iron and steel products, nonferrous metals and manufactures of metals. Japan's main export partners were the US (20 percent), China (19 percent), the EU (12 percent) in particular Germany (3 percent), South Korea (7 percent), Taiwan (6 percent), Hong Kong (5 percent), and Thailand (4 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Mining in Japan decreased to 225.20 JPY Billion in 2018 from 232.20 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Mining in Japan averaged 572.88 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 922.10 JPY Billion in 2001 and a record low of 208.50 JPY Billion in 2016. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Japan increased to 1387486.10 JPY Billion in March from 1381663.80 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Japan averaged 1142015.10 JPY Billion from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1387486.10 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 1008505 JPY Billion in April of 2003. Japan Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Japan increased to 1720 Thousand in March of 2020 from 1660 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Japan averaged 1662.45 Thousand from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3680 Thousand in August of 2002 and a record low of 490 Thousand in March of 1965. In Japan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Unemployed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

External Debt in Japan decreased to 460580 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 467002 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Japan averaged 266105.24 JPY Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 467002 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 141743 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2003. In Japan, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Japan External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.