Japan Inflation Rate
1.7%▲ +0.18 pt
Jun 2026 · Monthly
Japan's annual inflation rate rose to 1.7% in June 2026 from 1.5% in May. The reading remains well below the 3.2% recorded a year earlier and far from the all-time high of 24.8% in February 1974. The series dates back to January 1956.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7% | 1.5% | 24.8%Feb 1974 | -2.5%Oct 2009 | 1956 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Inflation Rate in Japan averaged 0.7% from 1956 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 24.8% in Feb 1974 and a record low of -2.5% in Oct 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index (CPI) for all items in Japan. It is reported monthly as a percentage. The CPI series covers the period from January 1956 to the present.
Source & methodology
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