National defense budget of Japan FY 2004-2025

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 9, 2025

The initial annual budget for Japan's national defense in the fiscal year 2025 was 8.7 trillion Japanese yen. This was a considerable increase compared to previous years following the Japanese government's new policy to expand the nation's defense capabilities.

National defense budget of Japan from fiscal year 2004 to 2025 (in trillion Japanese yen)

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Release date

December 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

fiscal year 2004 to 2025; the fiscal year in Japan starts on April 1 of the stated year and ends on March 31 of the following year

Special properties

initial budget for government's annual defense-related expenditure

Supplementary notes

Includes expenses for SACO (Special Action Committee on Okinawa), expenses related to realignment of U.S. forces, and other expenses.

100 Japanese yen equal 0.64 U.S. dollars or 0.62 euros as of January 2025.

Values have been rounded.

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