Inflation Hong Kong 2006
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 2.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 2.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.2%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 1.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 1.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.0% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2006)
- 2%
- All-time low (2005)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2005, inflation has risen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +0.9 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 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8% | - |
| February | 1.2% | - |
| March | 1.7% | - |
| April | 1.8% | - |
| May | 2.1% | - |
| June | 2.1% | - |
| July | 2.3% | - |
| August | 2.4% | - |
| September | 2.1% | - |
| October | 2.1% | +0.9 |
| November | 2.1% | +0.9 |
| December | 2.2% | +0.8 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.