The End of an Era | Japan Loses Top Creditor Status After 34 Years

In a symbolic yet deeply revealing shift, Japan has officially lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation — a title it held for 34 consecutive years. As of the end of 2024, Germany overtook Japan with net external assets totaling ¥570 trillion, compared to Japan’s ¥533 trillion. China remains in third.

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