Inflation China 2012
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.7%
- Difference
- 2.8 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 4.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 3.3%.
- 5-year average
- 3.3%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1994)
- 24.2%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-2.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -4.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €102.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5% | -0.4 |
| February | 3.2% | -1.7 |
| March | 3.6% | -1.8 |
| April | 3.4% | -1.9 |
| May | 3.0% | -2.5 |
| June | 2.2% | -4.2 |
| July | 1.8% | -4.7 |
| August | 2.0% | -4.2 |
| September | 1.9% | -4.2 |
| October | 1.7% | -3.8 |
| November | 2.0% | -2.2 |
| December | 2.5% | -1.6 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.