Comparing macroeconomic indicators between Japan and China
GDP
Japan
-0.5 %
2026-Q1
China
4.7 %
2026-Q2
Spread / Difference: -5.20 %
Inflation
Japan
2.8 %
2026-06
China
0.2 %
2026-07
Spread / Difference: +2.60 %
Rates
Japan
0.25 %
2026-07
China
3.35 %
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
Japan
2.5 %
2026-06
China
5 %
2026-06
Spread / Difference: -2.50 %
PMI
Japan
49.1 Index
2026-07
China
49.4 Index
2026-07
Spread / Difference: -0.30 Index
Commodities
Japan
80.5 USD/bbl
2026-08-07
China
780.5 CNY/MT
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
Japan
1.5 %
2026-07
China
2 %
2026-07
Spread / Difference: -0.50 %