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Change indicator
1.9%unchanged from Jul 2026August 2026 · released 18 Sep 2026
Japan +2.5 ptsAustria +2.6 ptsover 10 years
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Key data points

Last release
18 Sep 2026
Observation period
August 2026
Next release
22 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC
Previous
1.9% Jul 2026
Highest
24.8% Feb 1974
Lowest
−2.5% Oct 2009
A year ago
2.9%
Data since
1971

Indicator info

Category
Prices
Source
Statistics Bureau of Japan, Cabinet Office of Japan, Japan Customs
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Percent

The change in consumer prices compared with the same month a year earlier.

Consumer price indexAug 2026102.2Unemployment rateAug 20262.6%Labour force participation rateAug 202664.2%GDP growth rateQ2 20260.7%

Reports

Released 18 Sep 20261.9%August 2026
Next release, 23:30 UTC22 Oct 2026September 2026

History

PeriodValueChange
August 20261.9%0.0
July 20261.9%+0.2
June 20261.7%+0.2
May 20261.5%+0.2
April 20261.3%−0.1
March 20261.4%+0.1
February 20261.3%−0.2
January 20261.5%−0.5
December 20252.0%−0.7
November 20252.7%−0.2
October 20252.9%0.0
September 20252.9%0.0
August 20252.9%

Common questions

What is the inflation rate in Japan now?

The inflation rate in Japan was 1.9% in August 2026, unchanged from Jul 2026. The figure was released on 18 Sep 2026.

When is the next inflation rate release for Japan?

The next release is scheduled for 22 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC, covering September 2026.

What are the highest and lowest values of the inflation rate in Japan?

In data since 1971, the highest was 24.8% in Feb 1974 and the lowest was −2.5% in Oct 2009.

Where does this data come from?

Published by Statistics Bureau of Japan, Cabinet Office of Japan, Japan Customs, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.

Source
Statistics Bureau of Japan, Cabinet Office of Japan, Japan Customs
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