Japan Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at -0.90 percent in March of 2013. Inflation Rate in Japan is reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications. Historically, from 1958 until 2013, Japan Inflation Rate averaged 3.19 Percent reaching an all time high of 25 Percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.52 Percent in October of 2009. In Japan, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food (25 percent of total weight) and Housing (21 percent). Transportation and communications accounts for 14 percent; Culture and recreation for 11.5 percent; Fuel, light and water charges for 7 percent; Medical care for 4.3 percent; Clothes and footwear for 4 percent. Furniture and household utensils, Education and Miscellaneous goods and services account for the remaining. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Inflation Rate.

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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to -0.9% in March
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The consumer price index for Japan in March 2013 was 99.4 (2010=100), up 0.2 percent from the previous month, and down 0.9 percent over the year.

Core inflation in Japan was down 0.8 percent on year in March. On month, core inflation reached 0.3 percent.

In March, compared to the previous year, the biggest decreases were reported for prices of Furniture and household utensils (-3.3%), Culture and recreation (-2.7%) and Food (-2.4%). Fuel, light and water charges increased the most (2.3%), followed by Education (0.4%).

In March, compared to the previous month, only prices of food decreased (-0.5%). The biggest gains were registered for Clothes and footwear (3.7%) and Culture and Recreation (0.8%).

The consumer price index for Ku-area of Tokyo in April 2013 (preliminary) was 98.8 (2010=100), up 0.3 percent from the previous month, and down 0.7 percent over the year.

The Bank of Japan expects the country's inflation rate to reach 1.9 percent in fiscal 2015, almost achieving its 2 percent price target in about two years, backed by its aggressive monetary easing policy to beat deflation.

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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to -0.7% in February
The consumer price index for Japan in February 2013 was 99.2(2010=100), down 0.2% from the previous month, and down 0.7% over the year. 2013-03-29

Japan Annual Inflation Rate Up to -0.3 Percent in September
The consumer price index for Japan in September 2012 was 99.6(2010=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and down 0.3% over the year. 2012-10-26

Japan Inflation Rate Down to -0.3 Percent in January
The consumer price index for Japan in January 2013 was 99.3(2010=100), the same level as the previous month, and down 0.3% over the year. 2013-01-25

Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to -0.4 percent in August
The consumer price index for Japan in August 2012 was 99.4(2010=100), up 0.1 percent from the previous month, and down 0.4 percent over the year. 2012-09-28

Japan Anual Inflation Rate Down to -0.20 Percent in November
The consumer price index for Japan in November 2012 was 99.2(2010=100), down 0.4 percent from the previous month, and down 0.2 percent over the year. 2012-12-28

Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to 0.4% in April
The consumer price index for Japan in April 2012 was 100.4(2010=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and up 0.4% over the year. 2012-05-25

Japan Anual Inflation Rate Down to -0.40 Percent in October
The consumer price index for Japan in October 2012 was 99.6(2010=100), the same level as the previous month, and down 0.4 percent over the year. 2012-12-21

Japan Annual Inflation Rate Up 0.1% in January
The consumer price index for Japan in January 2012 was 99.6(2010=100), up 0.2% from the previous month, and up 0.1% over the year. 2012-03-02

Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to -0.4 Percent In November
The consumer price index for Japan in October 2012 was 99.6(2010=100), the same level as the previous month, and down 0.4 percent over the year. 2012-12-11




Inflation Rate | Notes

The data given on this page shows an annual change in the Consumer Price Index. The CPI measures changes in the price level of consumer goods and services purchased by households. The CPI is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket of goods and services and averaging them. The items weight according to their importance. Depending on the country, the highest weights are usually given to the food, energy, housing, clothing, medical care, transportation and household equipment.






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