The "national burden rate," which indicates the ratio of taxes and social insurance premiums to the national income, is expected to reach a record high this year and in the second year of Reiwa.

This is due to the fact that the income of the people has decreased due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

The "national burden rate" is the ratio of tax and social insurance premiums to the income of individuals and companies, and is one of the indicators for international comparison of the weight of public burden.



According to the Ministry of Finance, the "national burden rate" for this year and the second year of Reiwa is expected to increase by 1.7 points from the first year of last year and the first year of Reiwa to 46.1%, the highest ever.



The “potential national burden rate,” which is the sum of this and the national budget deficit, is expected to increase by 16.8 points to 66.5%, the highest ever.



This is due to the deterioration of corporate performance due to the effects of the new coronavirus, the decrease in national income, and the expansion of the budget deficit by formulating three supplementary budgets this year as a measure against the new corona.



On the other hand, in the new fiscal year and the third fiscal year of Reiwa, the "national burden rate" is expected to improve by 1.8 points from this year to 44.3%, and the "potential national burden rate" is reduced by 10 points. Is expected to be 56.5%.



Japan's "national burden rate" was 24.3% in 1970, when it can be compared, but it is rising due to the increase in social security-related burdens as the population ages.