Total Debt for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
According to Johnson & Johnson's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $17.46B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$17.46B
YoY change
+30.8%
5Y CAGR
+6.3%
Peak year (2025)
$47.93B
Latest annual
$47.93B
Total Debt history chart for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) from 1985 to 2025
Total Debt history table for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47.93B | +30.8% | ||
| 2024 | $36.63B | +24.9% | ||
| 2023 | $29.33B | -26.0% | ||
| 2022 | $39.64B | +17.5% | ||
| 2021 | $33.75B | -4.3% | ||
| 2020 | $35.27B | +27.3% | ||
| 2019 | $27.70B | -9.1% | ||
| 2018 | $30.48B | -11.9% | ||
| 2017 | $34.58B | +27.5% | ||
| 2016 | $27.13B | +36.6% | ||
| 2015 | $19.86B | +5.9% | ||
| 2014 | $18.76B | +3.2% | ||
| 2013 | $18.18B | +12.5% | ||
| 2012 | $16.16B | -17.6% | ||
| 2011 | $19.63B | +17.0% | ||
| 2010 | $16.77B | +15.3% | ||
| 2009 | $14.54B | +22.7% | ||
| 2008 | $11.85B | +24.3% | ||
| 2007 | $9.54B | +44.7% | ||
| 2006 | $6.59B | +145.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.69B | -5.6% | ||
| 2004 | $2.85B | -30.5% | ||
| 2003 | $4.09B | -1.1% | ||
| 2002 | $4.14B | +48.8% | ||
| 2001 | $2.78B | -40.2% | ||
| 2000 | $4.65B | +9.3% | ||
| 1999 | $4.26B | -5.0% | ||
| 1998 | $4.48B | +143.6% | ||
| 1997 | $1.84B | -19.4% | ||
| 1996 | $2.28B | -6.0% | ||
| 1995 | $2.43B | -21.6% | ||
| 1994 | $3.10B | +28.7% | ||
| 1993 | $2.41B | +0.5% | ||
| 1992 | $2.40B | +21.1% | ||
| 1991 | $1.98B | -9.7% | ||
| 1990 | $2.19B | +26.0% | ||
| 1989 | $1.74B | +3.1% | ||
| 1988 | $1.69B | +55.0% | ||
| 1987 | $1.09B | -13.0% | ||
| 1986 | $1.25B | +202.0% | ||
| 1985 | $414.60M | — |
Total Debt values are taken from Johnson & Johnson's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) most recent annual total debt stands at $47.93B (2025) – surged 30.8% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Johnson & Johnson total debt expanded at a +6.3% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual total debt of $47.93B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $414.60M in 1985.
Within Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for total debt is $52.57B.
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt by Year
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt 2025: $47.93B
Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2025 was $47.93B, surged 30.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt 2024: $36.63B
Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2024 was $36.63B, grew 24.9% from 2023.
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt 2023: $29.33B
Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2023 was $29.33B, declined 26.0% below 2022.
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt 2022: $39.64B
Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2022 was $39.64B, grew 17.5% from 2021.
Johnson & Johnson Total Debt 2021: $33.75B
Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2021 was $33.75B.
See more financial history for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as Johnson & Johnson, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $130.96B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $78.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $69.07B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $54.60B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $50.53B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $42.50B | Healthcare |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) | $40.85B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $29.70B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Johnson & Johnson's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is $17.46B (period ending March 29, 2026).
How has Johnson & Johnson total debt changed year-over-year?
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) total debt changed +30.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Johnson & Johnson total debt?
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) total debt compound annual growth rate is +6.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Johnson & Johnson total debt hit its highest annual value?
- Johnson & Johnson total debt reached its highest annual value of $47.93B in 2025.
What was Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2024?
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) total debt in 2024 was $36.63B.
What was Johnson & Johnson total debt in 2025?
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) total debt in 2025 was $47.93B.
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