Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan increased to 40.70 points in May from 39.40 points in April of 2026. Economy Watchers Survey Outlook in Japan averaged 46.62 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
2026-05-13 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Apr 39.4 38.7 36
2026-06-08 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
May 40.7 39.4 40
2026-07-08 05:00 AM
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook
Jun 40.7


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
BSI Large Manufacturing -1.80 3.80 percent Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories -1847.00 -1482.20 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Coincident Index 117.90 116.80 points Apr 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Current 43.60 40.80 points May 2026
Eco Watchers Survey Outlook 40.70 39.40 points May 2026
Leading Economic Index 115.90 115.40 Points Apr 2026
Machinery Orders MoM 8.70 -9.40 percent Apr 2026
New Orders 1177.64 1254.29 JPY Billion Mar 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
40.70 39.40 57.70 17.80 2001 - 2026 points Monthly
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