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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
JapanJapan Population, total fell to 124,516,650 Thousands in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
Japan Population, total fell to 124,516,650 Thousands in January 2023, down 608,339 Thousands from December's 125,124,989 Thousands reading.
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Sigmacast Track Record
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Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Population Total (Japan) was reported at 123,975,371.00 Number in December 2024. The reading fell from the previous value of 124,516,650.00 Number.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Housing Starts YoY (May 28) and Unemployment Rate (May 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2024.
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About Population, total — Japan
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - JP Events
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | JP | Leading Index MoM | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.70 | Low | |
| 05:00 | JP | Coincident Indicator MoM | -1.8 | 0.3 | 0.20 | Low | |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | JP | Housing Starts YoY | -29.3 | 15.5 | 15.50 | Medium | |
| 05:00 | JP | Construction Orders YoY | -14.4 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Low | |
| 23:30 | JP | Jobs/applications ratio | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | Low | |
| 23:30 | JP | Core CPI YoY | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.50 | Low | |
| 23:30 | JP | Unemployment Rate | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.70 | Medium | |
| 23:30 | JP | CPI YoY | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.60 | Low | |
| 23:50 | JP | Industrial Production YoY | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.50 | Low | |
| 23:50 | JP | Industrial Production MoM | -0.4 | -1 | -1.00 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | JP | Retail Sales YoY | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.30 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | JP | Retail Sales MoM | 1.3 | -0.5 | -0.50 | Low | |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | JP | Consumer Confidence | 32.2 | 32 | 32.00 | High | |