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Japan's debt hit a record $8.6 trillion by end-2025, exceeding twice its economy size, driven by rising spending and borrowing.
Japan's total debt hit a record 1,342.17 trillion yen ($8.6 trillion) by end-2025, exceeding twice the size of its economy, according to the Finance Ministry.
The increase of 24.54 trillion yen was driven by rising social security, defense, and debt-servicing costs, with government bonds making up the largest share.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal policy, including a large supplementary budget and plans to issue 11.7 trillion yen in new bonds, has raised concerns about long-term sustainability.
The government projects debt will reach 1,473.5 trillion yen by March 2026, with rising borrowing costs potentially forcing future spending cuts.
La deuda de Japón alcanzó un récord de 8.6 billones de dólares a fines de 2025, superando el doble del tamaño de su economía, impulsada por el aumento del gasto y los préstamos.