Japan's social security expenditure US$1.27 trillion in 2011

"In 2011, total social security benefits amounted to more than 100 trillion yen (US$1.27 trillion) — one-fifth of the country’s GDP."

Source: Japan’s aging population and public deficits

June 21st, 2012

Author: Hiroshi Yoshikawa, University of Tokyo

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2012/06/21/japans-aging-population-and-public-deficits/