Japan Composite Leading Indicator

Price

Price

100.3 Points

Change +/-

+0.06 Points

Percentage Change

+0.06 %

The current value of the Composite Leading Indicator in Japan is 100.3 Points. The Composite Leading Indicator in Japan increased to 100.3 Points on 6/1/2026, after it was 100.24 Points on 5/1/2026. From 1/1/1959 to 6/1/2026, the average GDP in Japan was 100.00 Points. The all-time high was reached on 3/1/1973 with 106.01 Points, while the lowest value was recorded on 1/1/1975 with 94.53 Points.

Source: OECD

The current value of Composite Leading Indicator in Japan is 100.3 Points. Composite Leading Indicator in Japan increased to 100.3 Points from 100.24 Points.Composite Leading Indicator in Japan averaged 100.00 Points from 1/1/1959 until 6/1/2026.The all-time high was 106.01 Points (3/1/1973)and the record low was 94.53 Points (1/1/1975).

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Composite Leading Indicator
Date
Composite Leading Indicator
Nov 1, 2025
99.95 points
Dec 1, 2025
100.02 points
Jan 1, 2026
100.07 points
Feb 1, 2026
100.12 points
Mar 1, 2026
100.15 points
Apr 1, 2026
100.19 points
May 1, 2026
100.24 points
Jun 1, 2026
100.30 points
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Composite Leading Indicator History

Composite Leading Indicator — History
DateValue
100.3 Points
100.24 Points
100.19 Points
100.15 Points
100.12 Points
100.07 Points
100.02 Points
99.95 Points
99.88 Points
99.78 Points
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Composite Leading Indicator Japan — FAQ

What is the current Composite Leading Indicator in Japan?

The current Composite Leading Indicator in Japan is 100.3 Points as of 6/1/2026.

How has the Composite Leading Indicator in Japan changed recently?

The Composite Leading Indicator in Japan increased from 100.24 Points (5/1/2026) to 100.3 Points (6/1/2026).

What is the all-time high for Composite Leading Indicator in Japan?

The all-time high for Composite Leading Indicator in Japan was 106.01 Points, recorded on 3/1/1973.

What is the all-time low for Composite Leading Indicator in Japan?

The all-time low for Composite Leading Indicator in Japan was 94.53 Points, recorded on 1/1/1975.

What is the historical average of Composite Leading Indicator in Japan?

The historical average of Composite Leading Indicator in Japan is 100.00 Points, calculated over the period from 1/1/1959 to 6/1/2026.

Where does the Composite Leading Indicator data for Japan come from?

The Composite Leading Indicator data for Japan is sourced from OECD and published on Eulerpool.

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