Inflation Japan 1970
Average inflation: 6.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 7.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at 4.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 7.8%
- Lowest month
- August: 4.5%
- Difference
- 3.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.8% in 1970).
- 5-year average
- 6.8%
- 10-year average
- 6.8%
- All-time high (1970)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (1970)
- 6.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1970
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 7.8% |
| February | 7.8% |
| March | 7.7% |
| April | 7.7% |
| May | 7.2% |
| June | 7.1% |
| July | 5.7% |
| August | 4.5% |
| September | 5.4% |
| October | 6.6% |
| November | 7.0% |
| December | 7.0% |
| Average | 6.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.