Japan Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Japan's consumer price index was 116.08 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Japan's consumer price index stood at 116.08 in 2025, a rise of +1.66 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 116.08 by 2025. Japan ranked 174th globally.
Japan's Consumer Price Index has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the latest reading standing at 116.08 in 2025. This value represents a notable peak, surpassing the all-time high reached in 2025. Conversely, the Consumer Price Index was at its lowest point in 1960 at 18.97. Notably, Japan's inflation rate is higher than that of several peer countries, including Grenada, which ranks 11th globally with a Consumer Price Index of 118.20. The steady increase in Japan's Consumer Price Index since 1960 suggests a long-term trend towards higher inflation, a shift that has been influenced by various economic and demographic factors. Given the ongoing demographic challenges and the potential for future economic disruptions, it is possible that Japan's Consumer Price Index may continue to rise in the coming years, potentially exacerbated by external shocks such as changes in global commodity prices or interest rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 120.89 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 118.48 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 116.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 116.08 | +1.66 | #174 |
| 2024 | 114.41 | +3.05 | #3 |
| 2023 | 111.36 | +3.52 | #4 |
| 2022 | 107.84 | +2.63 | #4 |
| 2021 | 105.21 | −0.25 | #6 |
| 2020 | 105.46 | −0.03 | #8 |
| 2019 | 105.48 | +0.49 | #9 |
| 2018 | 104.99 | +1.03 | #9 |
| 2017 | 103.96 | +0.50 | #9 |
| 2016 | 103.46 | −0.13 | #10 |
| 2015 | 103.59 | +0.82 | #9 |
| 2014 | 102.78 | +2.76 | #5 |
| 2013 | 100.02 | +0.33 | #3 |
| 2012 | 99.68 | −0.04 | #3 |
| 2011 | 99.73 | −0.27 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's consumer price index was 116.08 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Japan's consumer price index peaked at 116.08 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Japan was 18.97 in 1960.
Japan ranks 174th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's consumer price index is projected to reach 116.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Japan in 2025 was 116.08. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_consumer-price-index,
title = {Japan Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}