🇯🇵 Japan Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Japan have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2024, prices in Japan rose 503.1%, an average annual rate of 2.85%. ¥100 in 1960 would need to be ¥603.05 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Japan Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | ¥100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.97 | ¥100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 19.99 | ¥105.37 | +5.4% |
| 1962 | 21.36 | ¥112.57 | +6.8% |
| 1963 | 22.79 | ¥120.12 | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 23.66 | ¥124.69 | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 25.23 | ¥132.99 | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 26.50 | ¥139.69 | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 27.56 | ¥145.26 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 29.03 | ¥153.02 | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 30.56 | ¥161.05 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 32.67 | ¥172.20 | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 34.76 | ¥183.22 | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 36.44 | ¥192.09 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 40.68 | ¥214.39 | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 50.12 | ¥264.17 | +23.2% |
| 1975 | 56.00 | ¥295.17 | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 61.25 | ¥322.83 | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 66.25 | ¥349.18 | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 69.04 | ¥363.88 | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 71.59 | ¥377.35 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 77.16 | ¥406.71 | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 80.95 | ¥426.68 | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 83.17 | ¥438.38 | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 84.75 | ¥446.71 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 86.67 | ¥456.81 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 88.43 | ¥466.09 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 88.96 | ¥468.87 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 89.07 | ¥469.46 | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 89.67 | ¥472.65 | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 91.71 | ¥483.39 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 94.53 | ¥498.27 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 97.61 | ¥514.47 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 99.33 | ¥523.53 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 100.56 | ¥530.03 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 101.26 | ¥533.72 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 101.13 | ¥533.04 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 101.27 | ¥533.76 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 103.04 | ¥543.09 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 103.72 | ¥546.69 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 103.37 | ¥544.82 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 102.67 | ¥541.14 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 101.91 | ¥537.13 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 100.97 | ¥532.17 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 100.71 | ¥530.81 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 100.70 | ¥530.76 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 100.41 | ¥529.26 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 100.66 | ¥530.58 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 100.72 | ¥530.90 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 102.12 | ¥538.22 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 100.73 | ¥530.94 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | ¥527.08 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 99.73 | ¥525.64 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 99.68 | ¥525.41 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 100.02 | ¥527.17 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 102.78 | ¥541.72 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 103.59 | ¥546.02 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 103.46 | ¥545.33 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 103.96 | ¥547.97 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 104.99 | ¥553.39 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 105.48 | ¥555.98 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 101.09 | ¥532.85 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 101.30 | ¥533.92 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 107.84 | ¥568.40 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 111.36 | ¥586.97 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 114.41 | ¥603.05 | +2.7% |
World Bank CPI data for Japan is available from 1960 to 2024.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Japan are worth in 2024:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| ¥1 | ¥6.03 |
| ¥10 | ¥60.31 |
| ¥100 | ¥603 |
| ¥1,000 | ¥6,031 |
| ¥10,000 | ¥60,305 |
Inflation by Decade in Japan
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +61.1% | 5.44% |
| 1970–1979 | +119.1% | 9.11% |
| 1980–1989 | +18.9% | 1.94% |
| 1990–1999 | +9.3% | 1.00% |
| 2000–2009 | -1.9% | -0.21% |
| 2010–2019 | +5.5% | 0.60% |
| 2020–2024 | +13.2% | 3.14% |
The sharpest price increase in Japan came in 1974, when annual inflation reached 23.2%.
The lowest annual change was -4.2% in 2020.
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Understanding Inflation in Japan
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Japan
For instance, ¥1,000 in Japan in 1960 would need to be worth about ¥6,031 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 503.1% over 64 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Japan in 2024?
The annual inflation rate in Japan in 2024 was 2.74%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Japan inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Japan from 1960 to 2024 was 503.05% (2.85%/year average).