Health inflation 2026
Japan
Average health inflation
1.5%
+0.2 higher than 2025
vs overall inflation: 1.6%
What's included in health?
Healthcare including medical products, therapeutic equipment, hospital services, and physician fees.
Monthly progress
Monthly health inflation during 2026.
Month overview
| Month | Health |
|---|---|
| January | 0.6% |
| February | 0.5% |
| March | 0.5% |
| April | 0.3% |
| May | 0.4% |
| June | 2.0% |
| July | 2.4% |
| August | 3.5% |
| September | 3.4% |
| Average | 1.5% |