Current inflation 香港 1.4%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.7%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.8%.
- 5-year average
- 1.8%
- 10-year average
- 1.8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.3%
- All-time low (2020)
- 0.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2024, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.3% 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 HK$100 this year will cost approximately HK$101.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 1.7%
- Last year
- 1.7%
- 5-year average
- 1.7%
- All-time high (2011)
- 5.3%