Inflation Japan 2007

Average inflation: 0.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.1%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 0.7%. The lowest inflation was in February at -0.2%.

Highest month
December: 0.7%
Lowest month
February: -0.2%
Difference
0.9 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 1.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.0%.

Highest increase
Transport: 1.1%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of -0.1%.

5-year average
-0.1%
10-year average
-0.2%
All-time high (1991)
3.3%
All-time low (2002)
-0.9%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-0.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: -1.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.9% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
0.4%
+0.3vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
-0.1%
-0.2vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.5%
+0.4vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
0.1%
+0.0vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-1.7%
-1.8vs avg.
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Health
0.3%
+0.2vs avg.
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Transport
1.1%
+1.0vs avg.
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Communication
-2.0%
-2.1vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-1.5%
-1.6vs avg.
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Education
0.7%
+0.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
0.7%
+0.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
0.0%
-0.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 0.0% +0.1
February -0.2% -0.1
March -0.1% +0.1
April 0.0% +0.1
May 0.0% -0.1
June -0.2% -0.7
July 0.0% -0.3
August -0.2% -1.1
September -0.2% -0.8
October 0.3% -0.1
November 0.6% +0.3
December 0.7% +0.4
Average 0.1%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also