Japan’s household spending fell 3.1% year-on-year in August 2026, showing a slight improvement from July’s 3.6% decline, according to data updated on 8 October 2026. The figures, based on a year-over-year comparison, indicate that while consumer demand remains weak, the pace of contraction has slowed.
The August reading compares spending in August 2026 with the same month a year earlier, while the previous figure measured July 2026 against July a year before. The moderation from -3.6% to -3.1% suggests some stabilization in household outlays, but the continued negative growth underlines persistent headwinds for domestic consumption in Japan.