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    Rising Personal Debt Sparks Concern in Japan
    December 22, 2024 at 11:57 AM GMT+0

    Rising Personal Debt Sparks Concern in Japan

    As Bloomberg reports, personal debt is becoming a significant concern for an increasing number of Japanese individuals, with escalating interest rates and cost of living contributing to the burden. The current rate of consumer loan growth is the highest seen in 16 years, indicating a troubling trend as household borrowing now surpasses income levels for the first time in decades.

    Statistics reveal that average household debt in Japan rose to Y=6.55 million ($42,000) in 2023, overshadowing the average income figures. Such financial pressure has prompted fears among government officials that citizens, long accustomed to minimal interest rates, might find themselves struggling amidst these new conditions.

    The situation is exacerbated by Japan's standing as having the lowest salaries among the Group-of-Seven nations, despite being the fourth-largest economy in the world. Compounding these challenges are the country's rising personal bankruptcy rates, which are expected to reach levels not seen since 2012. Moreover, suicides linked to financial distress are climbing, starkly highlighting the severity of the issue.

    The ratio of household debt to average disposable income hit a historic high of 122% in 2022 according to OECD figures. This contrasts with trends in the US and the UK where similar ratios have decreased over the past decade. Such disparities emphasize the unique economic challenges faced by Japan, where low wages and high debt levels create a precarious financial environment for many.

    Widening Wage Gap and Rising Borrowings

    Japan's relatively low wages exacerbate the debt problem, with average salaries reported at around $47,000 in 2023, vastly trailing behind the $80,000 recorded in the US. Consequently, many individuals are resorting to loans to bridge the gap between their income and rising living costs. Consumer borrowing has increased by 8% or more monthly throughout the year, the highest growth rate since data collection commenced in 2008.

    Younger generations, particularly those emboldened by the reduced age of adulthood to 18, face heightened risks of falling into prolonged debt cycles. Lacking stable incomes and financial literacy, this demographic is accruing debt almost three times higher than that of the previous decade, with the average debt for households led by individuals under 29 reaching approximately Y=9.92 million in 2023.

    Nevertheless, Japan's substantial savings reserve — exceeding Y=1,100 trillion as of September's end — might offer some relief. However, young households typically have fewer savings, making them more vulnerable to financial upheavals. This underscores the urgent need for improved financial education and planning to prevent further deterioration of the economic landscape.

    Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      • Algeria
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      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

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      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      19. Production, By Country, 2024
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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