Math
Cabinet Office: Real GDP Growth for Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar) at +2.1% Annualized Quarter-on-Quarter (First Preliminary Estimate)
Related terms: データの分析 指数・複利 割合と変化率 前期比+0.5% → (1.005)^4-1 ≈ +2.1%
Key points (reviewing AI explanation)
The Cabinet Office's first preliminary estimate of real GDP for the January-March 2026 quarter showed growth of +0.5% quarter-on-quarter (+2.1% annualized), marking positive growth for a second consecutive quarter. Private consumption, capital investment, and exports all increased. A practical example for cultivating mathematical literacy on concepts such as 'quarter-on-quarter change,' 'annualized (compound) conversion,' and 'how to read quarterly statistics.'
Explanation
The Cabinet Office's first preliminary estimate of real GDP for the January-March 2026 quarter showed growth of +0.5% quarter-on-quarter (+2.1% annualized), marking positive growth for a second consecutive quarter. Private consumption, capital investment, and exports all increased. A practical example for cultivating mathematical literacy on concepts such as 'quarter-on-quarter change,' 'annualized (compound) conversion,' and 'how to read quarterly statistics.'
Source: www.dlri.co.jp