Inflation Hong Kong 2005
Average inflation: 1.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.3%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 1.4%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 1.4%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.2%
- Difference
- 0.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 3 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.1%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 1.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.1%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 1.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.3% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2005)
- 1.3%
- All-time low (2005)
- 1.3%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €101.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| October | 1.2% |
| November | 1.2% |
| December | 1.4% |
| Average | 1.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.