Japan Interest Rate

The overnight interbank rate, the closest market measure of the Bank of Japan's policy stance.

0.98%

No change vs Jul 2026

Aug 2026 · Monthly data

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Interest Rate

Jul 1985 to Aug 2026

Source: FRED series IRSTCI01JPM156N · monthly average (OECD).

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

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GDP & growth
GDP¥689.22tnQ2 2026 Real GDP¥598.95tnQ2 2026 GDP Growth Rate0.4%Q2 2026
Prices
Inflation Rate2.0%Aug 2026 Inflation Rate, Month on Month0.1%Aug 2026
Labour market
Unemployment Rate2.4%Jul 2026
Trade
Balance of Trade−¥861bnJun 2026 Exports¥10.3tnJun 2026 Imports¥11.16tnJun 2026 Current Account (% of GDP)4.9%2025 Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP)1.0%2025
Public finances
Government Debt (% of GDP)240.0%2023 Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)−2.3%2023
Business
Business Confidence101.4Jun 2026

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