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# Japan Inflation Rate

> Japan inflation rate is 1.7% as of Jun 2026, from 1.5%. History from 1956, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Rate in Japan rose to 1.7% in Jun 2026 from 1.5% in May 2026.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.7% | 1.5% | 24.8% (Feb 1974) | -2.5% (Oct 2009) | 1956–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is Japan's inflation rate right now?**

Inflation Rate in Japan is 1.7% as of Jun 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for Japan's inflation rate?**

The all-time high is 24.8% (Feb 1974); the record low is -2.5% (Oct 2009), over a series starting in 1956.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Rate for Japan is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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