Inflation Expectations in Japan remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025. Inflation Expectations in Japan averaged 1.41 percent from 2014 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2.80 percent in the first quarter of 2023 and a record low of 0.30 percent in the second quarter of 2020. source: Bank of Japan



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Export Prices 153.10 151.10 points Feb 2026
Import Prices 167.30 166.80 points Feb 2026
Inflation Expectations 2.40 2.40 percent Mar 2026
PPI MoM 0.80 0.10 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 129.50 128.50 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY 2.60 2.10 percent Mar 2026


Japan Average Inflation Outlook of Enterprises
In Japan, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.40 2.40 2.80 0.30 2014 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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