Government Spending in Japan increased to 122173.20 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 121998.30 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2025. Government Spending in Japan averaged 97316.12 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 122173.20 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 70667.20 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 1994. source: Cabinet Office, Japan

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Credit Rating	77.00			Feb 2026
Government Budget	-2.30	-3.80	percent of GDP	Dec 2024
Government Budget Value	-86079.00	-297690.00	JPY Hundred Million	Sep 2025
Government Debt to GDP	236.70	240.00	percent of GDP	Dec 2024
Government Spending	122173.20	121998.30	JPY Billion	Dec 2025
Government Spending to GDP	39.40	40.40	percent of GDP	Dec 2024
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Military Expenditure	55273.90	48189.10	USD Million	Dec 2024

Japan Government Spending

Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.