Inflation China 1990
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.4%. The lowest inflation was in June at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.4%
- Lowest month
- June: 1.1%
- Difference
- 3.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 8.9% lower than the 5-year average of 12.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.1% in 1990).
- 5-year average
- 12%
- 10-year average
- 12%
- All-time high (1989)
- 18.8%
- All-time low (1990)
- 3.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1989, inflation has fallen by +15.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -15.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -24.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1990
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3% | -23.1 |
| February | 4.4% | -24.0 |
| March | 3.4% | -23.7 |
| April | 3.2% | -23.4 |
| May | 2.7% | -22.2 |
| June | 1.1% | -21.7 |
| July | 1.1% | -18.3 |
| August | 2.5% | -12.8 |
| September | 2.9% | -8.6 |
| October | 3.1% | -5.5 |
| November | 3.7% | -3.7 |
| December | 4.3% | -2.3 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.