Inflation China 2026
Average inflation: 0.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.8%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.2%.
- Highest month
- February: 1.3%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.2%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 2 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.7%.
- 5-year average
- 0.7%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (+0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +2.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2026
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2% | -0.3 |
| February | 1.3% | +2.0 |
| Average | 0.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/03/2026.Not all months available yet.