Inflation China 1987
Average inflation: 7.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 8.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 5.1%.
- Highest month
- December: 8.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 5.1%
- Difference
- 3.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.2% in 1987).
- 5-year average
- 7.2%
- 10-year average
- 7.2%
- All-time high (1987)
- 7.2%
- All-time low (1987)
- 7.2%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €107.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1987
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.1% |
| February | 5.4% |
| March | 5.8% |
| April | 6.7% |
| May | 7.6% |
| June | 7.8% |
| July | 7.8% |
| August | 8.2% |
| September | 7.7% |
| October | 7.5% |
| November | 8.3% |
| December | 8.9% |
| Average | 7.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.