Japan’s economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.1 per cent in Q1 2026.
Its real GDP grew at a seasonally-adjusted 0.5 per cent quarter on quarter (QoQ) in the quarter.
Higher consumer, business and government spending contributed to the stronger than expected results.
Private consumption in the country rose by 0.3 per cent QoQ, or at an annualised rate of 1.1 per cent.