Inflation Hong Kong 2014
Average inflation: 4.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 6.6%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 6.6%
- Lowest month
- April: 3.7%
- Difference
- 2.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 7.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.5%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 7.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.1%.
- 5-year average
- 4.1%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.3%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2013, the difference is minimal (+0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -2.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
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 €104.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6% | +1.6 |
| February | 3.9% | -0.4 |
| March | 3.9% | +0.3 |
| April | 3.7% | -0.4 |
| May | 3.7% | -0.2 |
| June | 3.7% | -0.4 |
| July | 4.0% | -2.9 |
| August | 4.0% | -0.5 |
| September | 6.6% | +2.0 |
| October | 5.1% | +0.7 |
| November | 5.1% | +0.7 |
| December | 4.9% | +0.6 |
| Average | 4.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.