Annual inflation, consumer prices in Japan

Japan: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 2.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.7%
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
114th
of 187 countries
All-time high
3.3%
in 2023
All-time low
-1.4%
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in Japan, 2000–2024

-101232000201220242000: -0.677 %2001: -0.74 %2002: -0.923 %2003: -0.257 %2004: -0.009 %2005: -0.283 %2006: 0.249 %2007: 0.06 %2008: 1.4 %2009: -1.4 %2010: -0.728 %2011: -0.272 %2012: -0.044 %2013: 0.335 %2014: 2.8 %2015: 0.795 %2016: -0.127 %2017: 0.484 %2018: 0.989 %2019: 0.469 %2020: -0.025 %2021: -0.233 %2022: 2.5 %2023: 3.3 %2024: 2.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

Japan recorded 2.7% for annual inflation, consumer prices in 2024.

That represents a change of down 16.2% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in Japan peaked at 3.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.4%, in 2009.

Japan ranks 114th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.3% -1.4% 1.4% 10
2010s 0.5% -0.7% 2.8% 10
2020s 1.6% -0.2% 3.3% 5

Countries ranked near Japan

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  5. 116 Eswatini 2.6% compare
  6. 117 Dominica 2.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in Japan?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in Japan was 2.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 3.3% in 2023.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -1.4% in 2009.
How does Japan rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
Japan ranks 114th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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