Comparing macroeconomic indicators between China and Japan
GDP
China
4.7 %
2026-Q2
Japan
-0.5 %
2026-Q1
Spread / Difference: +5.20 %
Inflation
China
0.2 %
2026-07
Japan
2.8 %
2026-06
Spread / Difference: -2.60 %
Rates
China
3.35 %
2026-07
Japan
0.25 %
2026-07
Spread / Difference: +3.10 %
Note: Central bank policy rates differ by definition (e.g., LPR for China, Fed Funds Target for US). The spread is for trend reference only.
Employment
China
5 %
2026-06
Japan
2.5 %
2026-06
Spread / Difference: +2.50 %
PMI
China
49.4 Index
2026-07
Japan
49.1 Index
2026-07
Spread / Difference: +0.30 Index
Commodities
China
780.5 CNY/MT
2026-08-07
Japan
80.5 USD/bbl
2026-08-07
Note: Units differ between countries for this indicator (e.g., different commodity type or currency); the spread is not directly comparable.
Retail
China
2 %
2026-07
Japan
1.5 %
2026-07
Spread / Difference: +0.50 %