Japan Economy Watchers Survey

Last Release

Jan 31, 2025

Actual

48.6

Units In

Points

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Mar 10, 2025

Time to Release

26 Days 4 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
57.5 Dec 2005	9.4 Apr 2020	45.08 Points	2001-2025	N/A

The Economy Watchers Current Index measures the current mood of businesses that directly service consumers, such as barbers, taxi drivers, and waiters. The data is compiled from a survey of about 2,050 workers. A reading above 50.0 indicates optimism; below indicates pessimism.

Latest Updates

The gauge for Japan’s service sector dropped to 48.6 in January 2025 from a downwardly revised 49.0 in the previous month. The measure for household budget trends declined in the food and beverage industry but rose in the service industry. Meanwhile, the gauge for corporate trends fell in the non-manufacturing industry, even as it increased in the manufacturing industry. Also, the employment decreased. Meanwhile, the economic outlook index dipped to 48.0 in January from an upwardly revised 49.4 in December, weighed by concerns over slow economic recovery and the lingering impact of elevated inflation.