Germany vs Japan: Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure

Germany
202.03 billion
in 2024
Japan
69.36 billion
in 2024
Germany rank
2nd
Japan rank
5th

Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
050.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B200520142024

How they compare

Germany currently reports 202.03 billion against 69.36 billion in Japan, a difference of 132.67 billion.

That makes Germany's figure about 2.9 times Japan's.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 2nd and Japan ranks 5th of 198 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 102.97 billion 19.31 billion 83.66 billion Germany
2010s 128.22 billion 33.51 billion 94.71 billion Germany
2020s 184.59 billion 57.13 billion 127.45 billion Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher secondary income, debit/expenditure, Germany or Japan?
Germany, at 202.03 billion against 69.36 billion in Japan as of 2024.
What is the difference in secondary income, debit/expenditure between Germany and Japan?
132.67 billion, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for secondary income, debit/expenditure?
Germany ranks 2nd and Japan ranks 5th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
207 places, 3,850 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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