Japan BOJ Policy Rate

The Bank of Japan interest rate decision: next date, forecast and every past release.

The Bank of Japan's policy rate.

When is the next Bank of Japan interest rate decision?

The next date goes up here as soon as it is published.

What was the last Japan BOJ Policy Rate?

Japan BOJ Policy Rate came in at 1.25% on 18 September 2026, against 1.25% expected.

Of the last 5 releases, 0 came in above the forecast, 5 in line and 0 below.

Every release

DateActualForecastPreviousVersus forecast
18 September 20261.25%1.25%1%in line
16 June 20261%1%0.75%in line
19 March 20260.75%0.75%0.75%in line
23 January 20260.75%0.75%0.75%in line
30 October 20250.5%0.5%0.5%in line

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