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Japan Inflation Rate (CPI)

Latest

2.1%

+0.4pp vs prior

Jul 2026 · updated 2026-09-07

Inflation Rate (CPI)

Jan 1971 to Jul 2026

Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan (e-Stat) · all items, year on year.

How much consumer prices are rising compared with a year ago. The Bank of Japan targets 2% inflation.