The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at 0.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Japan averaged 2.94 percent from 1958 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24.90 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.50 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 provides the latest reported value for - Japan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing PMI in Japan decreased to 41.90 points in April from 44.80 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in Japan averaged 50.12 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.20 points in January of 2014 and a record low of 29.60 points in February of 2009. The Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI® is compiled by IHS Markit from responses to monthly questionnaires sent to purchasing managers in a panel of around 400 manufacturers. The panel is stratified by detailed sector and company workforce size, based on contributions to GDP. Survey responses indicate the direction of change compared to the previous month. A diffusion index is calculated for each survey variable. The index is the sum of the percentage of ‘higher’ responses and half the percentage of ‘unchanged’ responses. The indices vary between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase compared to the previous month, and below 50 an overall decrease. The PMI is a weighted average of the following five indices: New Orders (30%), Output (25%), Employment (20%), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15%) and Stocks of Purchases (10%). For the PMI calculation the Suppliers’ Delivery Times Index is inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction to the other indices. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Japan in South Korea decreased to 2003000 USD THO in April from 2557811 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Japan in South Korea averaged 2310239.43 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2995353 USD THO in July of 2014 and a record low of 1696410 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to Japan.

Imports from Japan in South Korea decreased to 3988000 USD THO in April from 4396696 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Japan in South Korea averaged 4187332.68 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5226141 USD THO in March of 2018 and a record low of 3088092 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from Japan.

Housing Starts in Japan increased to -7.60 percent in March from -12.30 percent in February of 2020. Housing Starts in Japan averaged 2.32 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.63 percent in March of 1972 and a record low of -43.96 percent in September of 2007. In Japan, housing starts refers to the year-on-year change in volume of new housing construction started. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Japan decreased 0 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Japan averaged 0.20 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.10 percent in January of 1974 and a record low of -1.10 percent in November of 1977. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Japan Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 0.95 percent in March from 0.95 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Japan averaged 4.92 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.90 percent in October of 1974 and a record low of 0.90 percent in August of 2016. In Japan, the Long Term Prime Rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. The Long Term Prime Rate is adopted and released by Mizuho Corporate Bank. This page provides - Japan Long Term Prime Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia decreased to 1213.20 USD Million in March from 1289.40 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 19735.86 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1331405.70 USD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 811.70 USD Million in July of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Imports from Japan (non Oil & Gas).

Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia increased to 1144.60 USD Million in March from 1139.10 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 1186.86 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1592.50 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 821.60 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Exports to Japan (non Oil & Gas).

Minimum Wages in Japan increased to 901 JPY/Hour in 2019 from 874 JPY/Hour in 2018. Minimum Wages in Japan averaged 746.67 JPY/Hour from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 901 JPY/Hour in 2019 and a record low of 663 JPY/Hour in 2002. In Japan, minimum wage refers to the national weighted average amount per hour. There are two kinds of minimum wage: the regional - applied to all employees in a region regardless of difference of industries – and the specific – applied to workers at specific industries. The highest salaries paid are in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka; the lowest are in Okinawa, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Much, Kumamoto, Kochi and Tottori. This page provides - Japan Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Japan decreased 4.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Japan averaged -1.73 percent from 1979 until 2020, 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. This page provides - Japan Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Japan increased to 740 Companies in March from 651 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Japan averaged 907.40 Companies from 1952 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1965 Companies in May of 1984 and a record low of 6 Companies in September of 1952. In Japan, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Japan Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Japan remained unchanged at 101.90 points in March from 101.90 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Japan averaged 85.70 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.20 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 31 points in February of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Core Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Export Prices in Japan decreased to 90.40 points in March from 92.60 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in Japan averaged 135.39 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 207.30 points in October of 1982 and a record low of 84.10 points in July of 2012. In Japan, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Japan Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Japan increased to 830310.10 JPY Billion in March from 819689 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Japan averaged 236259.57 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 830310.10 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 3921 JPY Billion in February of 1960. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Japan increased to 6357.88 JPY Billion in March from 6321.29 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Exports in Japan averaged 3410.46 JPY Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7681.69 JPY Billion in March of 2008 and a record low of 105.08 JPY Billion in January of 1963. Exports of high technology products have been the engine of Japan's economic growth since 1960. Exports account for around 19 percent of total GDP. In 2019 exports fell 5.6 percent from the previous year's record high amid global trade tensions. Main exports were: transport equipment (24 percent of total exports), with motor vehicles accounting for 16 percent; machinery (20 percent) on the back of power generating machine and semicon machinery; electrical machinery (17 percent), such as semiconductors, IC and electrical apparatus; chemicals (11 percent), mainly plastic materials and organic chemicals; and manufactured goods (11 percent), such as iron and steel products, nonferrous metals and manufactures of metals. Japan's main export partners were the US (20 percent), China (19 percent), the EU (12 percent) in particular Germany (3 percent), South Korea (7 percent), Taiwan (6 percent), Hong Kong (5 percent), and Thailand (4 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Mining in Japan decreased to 225.20 JPY Billion in 2018 from 232.20 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Mining in Japan averaged 572.88 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 922.10 JPY Billion in 2001 and a record low of 208.50 JPY Billion in 2016. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Japan increased to 1387486.10 JPY Billion in March from 1381663.80 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Japan averaged 1142015.10 JPY Billion from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1387486.10 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 1008505 JPY Billion in April of 2003. Japan Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Japan increased to 1720 Thousand in March of 2020 from 1660 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Japan averaged 1662.45 Thousand from 1953 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3680 Thousand in August of 2002 and a record low of 490 Thousand in March of 1965. In Japan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Unemployed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

External Debt in Japan decreased to 460580 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 467002 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Japan averaged 266105.24 JPY Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 467002 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 141743 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2003. In Japan, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Japan External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Japan increased to 9761.20 JPY Billion in 2018 from 9658.50 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Japan averaged 11467.01 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13902.30 JPY Billion in 2005 and a record low of 8641.90 JPY Billion in 2015. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Japan in Netherlands decreased to 624 EUR Million in February from 694 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Japan in Netherlands averaged 670.39 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 842.80 EUR Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 561.70 EUR Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Imports from Japan.

Money Supply M0 in Japan increased to 103854.40 JPY Billion in March from 103541.80 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Japan averaged 42029.38 JPY Billion from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104553.30 JPY Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 2130.10 JPY Billion in February of 1967. Japan Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Japan increased to 61.70 percent in 2013 from 61.10 percent in 2008. Home Ownership Rate in Japan averaged 60.90 percent from 1988 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 61.70 percent in 2013 and a record low of 59.80 percent in 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in Japan decreased to 553288.30 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 563183.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in Japan averaged 455657.75 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 563183.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 260680.20 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Japan Gross National Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terms of Trade in Japan increased to 100.80 points in March from 98.40 points in February of 2020. Terms of Trade in Japan averaged 164.76 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 276.10 points in August of 1960 and a record low of 83.10 points in August of 2008. In Japan, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - Japan Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan scored 82.27 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Japan averaged 23.11 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 82.47 Points in 2018 and a record low of 5.36 Points in 2011. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Japan decreased to 529883 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 539667.30 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Japan averaged 436103.68 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 539667.30 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 255945.60 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Japan GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Japan decreased to 144674 in April from 321865 in March of 2020. Car Registrations in Japan averaged 247269.93 from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 585449 in March of 1997 and a record low of 83044 in January of 1970. This page provides - Japan Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Barbados stands at 11.10 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Barbados averaged 10.19 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.10 percent in 2019 and a record low of 10.10 percent in 2010. In Barbados, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Barbados because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - Barbados Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing Production in Japan decreased 5.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Japan averaged 1.31 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.30 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -37.20 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Japan Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Laos stands at 6 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Laos averaged 5 percent from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in 2016 and a record low of 4.50 percent in 2010. In Laos, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Laos because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Laos Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Japan decreased to 101.90 points in March from 102 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Japan averaged 72.49 points from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.30 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 17.40 points in February of 1957. In Japan, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Construction output in Japan decreased 4.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Japan averaged 0.31 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in October of 2013 and a record low of -17 percent in April of 2010. In Japan, Construction Industry Activity accounts for 6 percent of All Industry Activity. This page provides - Japan Construction Industry Activity YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Japan remained unchanged at 765.22 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 765.22 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Japan averaged 764.85 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 765.22 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 753.54 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Japan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Japan decreased to 21744.70 JPY Billion in 2018 from 21980.90 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Services in Japan averaged 24225.51 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26170.30 JPY Billion in 2000 and a record low of 21744.70 JPY Billion in 2018. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Japan decreased to 7977000 JPY Thousand in February from 12567000 JPY Thousand in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Japan averaged 5617847.26 JPY Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30450000 JPY Thousand in October of 2019 and a record low of 821000 JPY Thousand in January of 1987. This page provides - Japan Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Japan stands at 55.95 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Japan averaged 51.65 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55.95 percent in 2016 and a record low of 50 percent in 2005. In Japan, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Japan. This page provides - Japan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in Japan increased 2 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Japan averaged 0.10 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.60 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -5 percent in October of 2002. In Japan, bank lending refers to the year-on-year change of all outstanding loans and discounts with banks and shinkin banks. Lending increases with increased business confidence and investment and it is an important indicator for the Japanese economy because of the weakness that has plagued the Japanese banking sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Bank Lending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Japan in France decreased to 496 EUR Million in March from 505 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Japan in France averaged 551.94 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 859 EUR Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 438 EUR Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to Japan.

GDP From Construction in Japan decreased to 29224.80 JPY Billion in 2018 from 29523.50 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Construction in Japan averaged 31442.95 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 41780.10 JPY Billion in 1996 and a record low of 23962.20 JPY Billion in 2010. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 25837 JPY HML in February of 2020. Capital Flows in Japan averaged 6106.05 JPY HML from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51996 JPY HML in March of 2016 and a record low of -26928 JPY HML in March of 1993. In Japan, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Japan Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Japan increased to 112294.90 JPY Billion in 2018 from 110279.40 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Japan averaged 93653.10 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 112294.90 JPY Billion in 2018 and a record low of 77688.40 JPY Billion in 1994. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Japan increased to 26309 JPY Billion in 2018 from 26230.70 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Public Administration in Japan averaged 25477.49 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26535.70 JPY Billion in 2009 and a record low of 22255 JPY Billion in 1994. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Japan decreased to 322072 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 322298 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Japan averaged 361622.03 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 518228 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 278351 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Japan, consumer credit refers to loans extended by private financial institutions to households. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Deflator in Japan increased to 105.40 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 101.70 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Japan averaged 105.26 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120 points in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of 87.80 points in the first quarter of 1980. The GDP Deflator measures the change in prices of final goods and services and it is considered as a key indicator for inflationary pressures, that provides insight into the future direction of monetary policy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan GDP Deflator - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Japan contracted 1.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Japan averaged 0.47 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.20 percent in the second quarter of 1990 and a record low of -4.80 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Japan's industrialized, free market economy is the fourth biggest in the world. Japan has the largest electronics industry and the third largest automobile industry in the world. Japan’s economy is well-known by its efficiency and competitiveness in exports oriented sectors, but productivity is lower in areas such as agriculture, distribution, and services. This page provides - Japan GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction Orders in Japan decreased 14.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Orders in Japan averaged 2.14 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.90 percent in April of 2014 and a record low of -42.80 percent in July of 2009. In Japan, construction orders data refer to the value of new orders for construction work received during the month by 50 major constructors. Figures refer to the value of original contracts and construction for own use but not the value of subcontracted orders. . This page provides - Japan Construction Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Japan decreased to 21.60 points in April from 30.90 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Japan averaged 41.98 points from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50.80 points in December of 1988 and a record low of 21.60 points in April of 2020. In Japan, the Monthly Consumer Confidence survey data is collected by direct visit and covers about 4,700 households consisting of more than two persons. The questionnaire covers four subjects: consumer perceptions of overall livelihood, income growth, employment and willingness to buy durable goods. For each subject an index based on the respondents’ evaluation of what they consider the prospects to be over the next six months is created. The Consumer Confidence Index is the simple average of the four consumer perception indexes. A score above 50 indicates optimism, below 50 shows lack of confidence and 50 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Japan decreased to 101.10 points in March from 102 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Japan averaged 88.50 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.50 points in September of 1980 and a record low of 47.40 points in June of 1962. In Japan, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Japan Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.