Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan decreased to 38.70 points in March from 50 points in February of 2026, marking the lowest reading since December 2020. Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan averaged 46.66 points from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 57.70 points in November of 2013 and a record low of 17.80 points in April of 2020. source: Cabinet Office, Japan



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-09 06:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Feb 50.0 50.1 50.4
2026-04-08 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Mar 38.7 50.0 49.2
2026-05-13 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Apr 38.7


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
BSI Large Manufacturing 3.80 4.70 percent Mar 2026
Changes in Inventories -242.40 819.20 JPY Billion Dec 2025
Coincident Index 116.30 117.90 points Feb 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Current 42.20 48.90 points Mar 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook 38.70 50.00 points Mar 2026
Leading Economic Index 112.40 112.10 Points Feb 2026
Machinery Orders MoM -5.50 16.10 percent Jan 2026
New Orders 1270.29 1204.44 JPY Billion Jan 2026


Japan Economy Watchers Survey Outlook
The Economy Watchers Survey Outlook measures the expected mood of businesses that directly service consumers, such as barbers, taxi drivers, and waiters. The survey covers eleven regions across the country including Hokkaido, Tohoku, Northern Kanto, Southern Kanto, Tokai, Hokuriku, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. There were 2,050 people selected among those engaged in jobs in industries. This enabled them to observe any developments that accurately reflect economic activities such as household activity, corporate activity, and employment. A reading above 50.0 indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
38.70 50.00 57.70 17.80 2001 - 2026 points Monthly
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