Inflation of consumer prices in China
China: Inflation of consumer prices was 0.0596 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0596
Change on year
down 72.7%
World rank
176th
of 190 countries
All-time high
24.26
in 1994
All-time low
-1.4
in 1999
Years of data
39
1987–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in China, 1987–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
China recorded 0.0596 for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
That represents a change of down 72.7% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in China peaked at 24.26 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -1.4, in 1999.
That places China 176th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7.23 | — |
| 1988 | 18.81 | +160.1% |
| 1989 | 18.25 | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.05 | -83.3% |
| 1991 | 3.56 | +16.5% |
| 1992 | 6.35 | +78.6% |
| 1993 | 14.61 | +129.9% |
| 1994 | 24.26 | +66.0% |
| 1995 | 16.79 | -30.8% |
| 1996 | 8.31 | -50.5% |
| 1997 | 2.79 | -66.5% |
| 1998 | -0.7732 | -127.7% |
| 1999 | -1.4 | +81.3% |
| 2000 | 0.3478 | -124.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7191 | +106.8% |
| 2002 | -0.732 | -201.8% |
| 2003 | 1.13 | -254.0% |
| 2004 | 3.82 | +239.2% |
| 2005 | 1.78 | -53.6% |
| 2006 | 1.65 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 4.82 | +192.0% |
| 2008 | 5.93 | +23.0% |
| 2009 | -0.7282 | -112.3% |
| 2010 | 3.18 | -536.1% |
| 2011 | 5.55 | +74.9% |
| 2012 | 2.62 | -52.8% |
| 2013 | 2.62 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 1.92 | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 1.44 | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 2 | +39.2% |
| 2017 | 1.59 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 2.07 | +30.2% |
| 2019 | 2.9 | +39.7% |
| 2020 | 2.42 | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 0.981 | -59.5% |
| 2022 | 1.97 | +101.2% |
| 2023 | 0.2348 | -88.1% |
| 2024 | 0.2181 | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 0.0596 | -72.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.76 | 7.23 | 18.81 | 3 |
| 1990s | 7.75 | -1.4 | 24.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.87 | -0.732 | 5.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 | 1.44 | 5.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9811 | 0.0596 | 2.42 | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 173 Switzerland 0.1544 compare
- 174 Cyprus 0.1265 compare
- 175 Côte d'Ivoire 0.125 compare
- 177 Costa Rica -0.0737 compare
- 178 Thailand -0.1336 compare
- 179 Bahrain -0.1377 compare
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 11.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.1044 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 9.58 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 6.99 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.143 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.995 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 13,793 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in China?
- Inflation of consumer prices in China was 0.0596 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 24.26 in 1994.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.4 in 1999.
- How does China rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- China ranks 176th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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