Inflation China 2022
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.9%.
- Highest month
- September: 2.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.9%
- Difference
- 1.9 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 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 2.1%.
- 5-year average
- 2.1%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2021, the difference is minimal (+1.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2022
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9% | +1.2 |
| February | 0.9% | +1.1 |
| March | 1.5% | +1.1 |
| April | 2.1% | +1.2 |
| May | 2.1% | +0.8 |
| June | 2.5% | +1.4 |
| July | 2.7% | +1.7 |
| August | 2.5% | +1.7 |
| September | 2.8% | +2.1 |
| October | 2.1% | +0.6 |
| November | 1.6% | -0.7 |
| December | 1.8% | +0.3 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 19/12/2025.