Inflation China 2019
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.5%
- 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 8.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 8.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 8.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 8.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 2.0%.
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (2002)
- -0.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has risen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +2.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | +0.2 |
| February | 1.5% | -1.4 |
| March | 2.3% | +0.2 |
| April | 2.5% | +0.7 |
| May | 2.7% | +0.9 |
| June | 2.7% | +0.8 |
| July | 2.8% | +0.7 |
| August | 2.8% | +0.5 |
| September | 3.0% | +0.5 |
| October | 3.8% | +1.3 |
| November | 4.5% | +2.3 |
| December | 4.5% | +2.6 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.