Current inflation 中国 0.8%
August 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.
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 (1994)
- 24.2%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 CN¥100 this year will cost approximately CN¥100.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 0.9%
- Last year
- 0.1%
- 5-year average
- 0.9%
- All-time high (1994)
- 24.2%