Japan’s GDP rises 0.5% QoQ in Q2 2025 vs 0.3% expected

The Japanese economy grew 0.5% over the quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, the final reading released by Japan’s Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading came in above the market expectation and the previous estimate of 0.3%.

The Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 2.2% in Q2, compared to 1.0% in the previous reading.