Japan's September consumer prices rise 2.1%, data released October 23
Released October 23, 2026, covering September. The index uses the 2025 average as 100.
IllustrationJapan's statistics bureau reported September inflation of 2.1% for all items and for items excluding fresh food. Excluding fresh food and energy, prices rose 2.4% year on year.
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Released October 23, 2026, covering September. The index uses the 2025 average as 100.
Index levels and annual changes
The all-items index was 102.2; excluding fresh food it was 102.3; excluding fresh food and energy it was 102.8. Their annual increases were 2.1%, 2.1% and 2.4%, respectively. An index of 102.2 does not mean a 102.2% price increase.
An average, rather than every household's bill
The overall index combines many goods and services. Comparing the three measures helps distinguish their coverage. Actual household costs depend on purchases; the release does not say every family's spending rose exactly 2.1%.
Sources & further reading
Our own summary based on the public information below.
- 総務省統計局：2026年9月分・全国消費者物価指数 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-23
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