Japan’s S&P Global Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 52.5 in August 2026 from the flash reading of 52.3 and July’s 51.2. This marked the strongest pace since March, as new orders rose at a faster pace after hitting a 25-month low in July, with growth slightly above the 2026 average, supported mainly by firmer domestic demand. In contrast, export demand continued to decline. Job creation slowed to its weakest pace in a year and remained marginal. Outstanding business increased only slightly, with the rate of accumulation little changed from July’s 17-month low. Meanwhile, input costs continued to rise substantially, although the pace eased slightly amid persistent cost pressures. Selling-price inflation reached its second-fastest pace since the survey began in late 2007, surpassed only in April 2014 following a national consumption-tax hike. Confidence improved modestly, lifted by planned expansion, AI-related efficiency gains and expectations of stronger customer numbers. source: S&P Global
Services PMI in Japan increased to 52.50 points in August from 51.20 points in July of 2026. Services PMI in Japan averaged 50.66 points from 2013 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 55.90 points in May of 2023 and a record low of 21.50 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Services PMI in Japan increased to 52.50 points in August from 51.20 points in July of 2026. Services PMI in Japan is expected to be 52.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Japan Services PMI is projected to trend around 51.30 points in 2027 and 52.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.