Industrial Production in Japan
The Japanese economy recorded an average industrial production growth rate of -0.7% in the decade to 2024. In 2024, industrial production growth was -2.6%. For more industry information, visit our dedicated page.
Japan Industry Chart
Note: This chart displays Industrial Production (annual variation in %) for Japan from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Japan Industry Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production (ann. var. %) | 5.4 | -0.2 | -1.3 | -2.6 | -0.3 |
Industrial production accelerates in June
Latest reading: Industrial production was up 1.3% in seasonally adjusted month-on-month terms in June, following a 0.1% increase in the prior month. Relative to the prior month's data, the reading for manufacturing improved in June (+1.3% on a month-on-month basis vs +0.1% in May). In contrast, the reading for mining softened in June (-5.0% vs -1.2% in May). In annual terms, industrial production increased 4.2% in June, following a 2.1% decline in the prior month.
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