Japan’s bank lending growth remained unchanged in June 2026, holding at a year-over-year rate of 5.7%, according to data updated on 7 July 2026. The pace matches May 2026, when lending had also increased 5.7% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures indicate that credit expansion in Japan is stable on an annual basis, with no acceleration or slowdown between May and June when measured year-over-year. The comparison is based on changes in bank lending for each month versus the corresponding month in the previous year, highlighting a consistent growth profile across the two latest readings.
