The World Bank projects Japan's GDP growth rate to be 1.2% in 2026, a slight increase from 1.1% in 2025. This forecast is based on the assumption of a moderate recovery in global trade and investment.
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The OECD and World Bank project Japan's GDP to grow by 1.3% in 2026, driven by a rebound in exports and a gradual recovery in domestic demand. However, the economy still faces challenges, including an aging population and low productivity growth.
The World Bank has revised up its forecast for Japan's GDP growth in 2026 to 1.4% from 1.2% previously, citing a stronger-than-expected rebound in global trade and a pickup in business investment.
FocusEconomics' panel of economists projects Japan's GDP to grow 1.2% in 2026, which is in line with the World Bank's forecast. The consensus forecast is based on a survey of over 200 economic institutions and think tanks.
Watch a video analysis of Japan's GDP projections for 2026, featuring insights from World Bank economists and other experts. The video discusses the key drivers of Japan's economic growth and the challenges it faces in the coming year.
The World Bank's overview of Japan's economy in 2026 highlights the country's strengths and weaknesses, including its highly skilled workforce and innovative technology sector, as well as its aging population and low fertility rate.
The Brookings Institution's analysis of Japan's economic prospects in 2026 notes that the World Bank's GDP projections are broadly in line with other forecasts, but highlights the need for structural reforms to boost productivity and competitiveness.