Inflation China 2013
Average inflation: 2.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.6%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.0%
- Difference
- 1.2 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 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (1994)
- 24.2%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +0.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.5 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 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0% | -2.5 |
| February | 3.2% | 0.0 |
| March | 2.1% | -1.5 |
| April | 2.4% | -1.0 |
| May | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| June | 2.7% | +0.5 |
| July | 2.7% | +0.9 |
| August | 2.6% | +0.6 |
| September | 3.1% | +1.2 |
| October | 3.2% | +1.5 |
| November | 3.0% | +1.0 |
| December | 2.5% | 0.0 |
| Average | 2.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.