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Inflation rate1.9%0.0Aug 2026Unemployment rate2.6%▲ +0.2Aug 2026GDP growth rate0.7%▲ +0.2Q2 2026Trade balance−1.11T JPY▼ −466.99BAug 2026Labour force participation rate64.2%▲ +0.1Aug 2026Consumer price index102.2▲ +0.2%Aug 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 2.4% | ▲ +0.2 | Aug 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 64.2% | 64.1% | ▲ +0.1 | Aug 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Japan economic calendar →- 14 Oct 202623:50 UTC機械受注統計調査 令和8年(8月実績)Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202604:30 UTC商業動態統計調査 2026年8月分(確報)Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202604:30 UTC鉱工業生産・出荷・在庫指数 2026年(8月分 確報)Aug 2026
- 19 Oct 202604:30 UTC第3次産業活動指数 2026年(8月分)Aug 2026
- 20 Oct 202623:50 UTCTrade Statistics of Japan (Provisional, monthly)Sep 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/JPN/inflation | 1971 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/JPN/cpi | 1970 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/JPN/unemployment | 1953 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/JPN/labour-force-participation | 1953 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/JPN/gdp-growth | 1995 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/JPN/gdp | 1994 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/JPN/trade | 2007 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Japan?
The inflation rate in Japan was 1.9% in August 2026, released on 18 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Japan?
The unemployment rate in Japan was 2.6% in August 2026.
What is the next economic release in Japan?
機械受注統計調査 令和8年(8月実績) for August 2026, scheduled for 14 Oct 2026, 23:50 UTC.
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.