Japan Inflation Rate, Month on Month

How much consumer prices rose or fell compared with just the previous month, more volatile than the annual rate, useful for spotting turning points earlier.

0.1%

−0.4pp vs Jul 2026

Aug 2026 · Monthly data

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Inflation Rate, Month on Month

Feb 1970 to Aug 2026

Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan (e-Stat) · all items, month on month, derived from the same CPI index used for the year-on-year figure.

Data refreshed 2026-09-22. Figures are the latest published observations and can be revised.

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Labour market
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Interest Rate0.98%Aug 2026
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