Inflation China 2005
Average inflation: 1.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.9%. The lowest inflation was in September at 0.9%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.9%
- Lowest month
- September: 0.9%
- Difference
- 3.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.4%.
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (1994)
- 24.2%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (-2.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -4.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | -1.3 |
| February | 3.9% | +1.8 |
| March | 2.7% | -0.3 |
| April | 1.8% | -2.0 |
| May | 1.8% | -2.6 |
| June | 1.6% | -3.4 |
| July | 1.8% | -3.5 |
| August | 1.3% | -4.0 |
| September | 0.9% | -4.3 |
| October | 1.2% | -3.1 |
| November | 1.3% | -1.5 |
| December | 1.6% | -0.8 |
| Average | 1.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.