Central Bank RatesJapan policy rate in 2026 (2 changes)
Start of year0.75%
Latest1.25%Oct 6, 2026
Net change+50 bp2 hikes, 0 cuts
Average0.862%
Rank by level36 / 38
Changes in 2026
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 0.75% | 1.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1.00% | 1.25% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2026
37%
14%
13.75%
12.25%
8%
7.25%
6.5%
6.5%
5.75%
5.75%
5.5%
5.25%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.35%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
3.875%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.1%
1.75%
1.25%
1%
0%
Year-end rate over time
1.25%
0.75%
0.25%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
-0.1%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.1%
0.1%
0.5%
0.25%
0.15%
0.25%
2026: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.