The data displays Japan's national debt from 2012 to 2016 in relation to gross domestic product, with projections up until 2022. In 2016, the national debt of Japan amounted to about 235.63% of the gross domestic product.
An eye on Japan’s national debt
Japan’s national debt ranks first among countries with the highest debt levels in the world, far surpassing the debt levels of Greece - which ranks number two - whose financial crisis has been in the spotlight recently. Italy is third, followed by Jamaica, Lebanon and Enritrea.
