Inflation Hong Kong 2018
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.7%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.3%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.3%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.3%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2017, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +3.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | +0.4 |
| February | 3.1% | +3.2 |
| March | 2.6% | +2.1 |
| April | 1.9% | -0.2 |
| May | 2.1% | 0.0 |
| June | 2.4% | +0.5 |
| July | 2.3% | +0.4 |
| August | 2.3% | +0.4 |
| September | 2.7% | +1.3 |
| October | 2.6% | +1.0 |
| November | 2.5% | +0.9 |
| December | 2.5% | +0.8 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.