Mining production in Japan decreased 5.20 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Japan averaged -2.10 percent from 1979 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.20 percent in October of 2017 and a record low of -16.10 percent in January of 1987. source: Ministry of Economy Trade & Industry (METI)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Capacity Utilization MoM 103.20 107.70 points Aug 2026
Industrial Production YoY 1.90 2.70 percent Sep 2026
Industrial Production MoM 2.20 -2.40 percent Sep 2026
Manufacturing Production 3.40 4.00 percent Aug 2026
Mining Production -5.20 -2.60 percent Aug 2026
Tertiary Industry Index MoM 106.80 106.90 points Aug 2026


Japan Mining Production
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-5.20 -2.60 16.20 -16.10 1979 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100, NSA