Inflation China 2020
Average inflation: 2.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.4%. The lowest inflation was in November at -0.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.4%
- Lowest month
- November: -0.5%
- Difference
- 5.9 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 10.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 10.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 10.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 10.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (2019)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2015)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2019, the difference is minimal (-0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -5.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2020
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4% | +3.7 |
| February | 5.2% | +3.7 |
| March | 4.3% | +2.0 |
| April | 3.3% | +0.8 |
| May | 2.4% | -0.3 |
| June | 2.5% | -0.2 |
| July | 2.7% | -0.1 |
| August | 2.4% | -0.4 |
| September | 1.7% | -1.3 |
| October | 0.5% | -3.3 |
| November | -0.5% | -5.0 |
| December | 0.2% | -4.3 |
| Average | 2.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.