A regional breakdown of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China reveals considerable variations across different regions. In August 2025, Sichuan province displayed a CPI of about 99.1 points (same month previous year = 100), whereas the CPI in Anhui province reached 100.0 points. Consumer price development in China The Consumer Price Index measures the average changes over time in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by consumers. It is closely related to the inflation rate. The consumer inflation rate is derived from the annual percentage increase of the CPI. After 2011, China experienced a slight decrease in domestic inflation. Between 2014 and 2018, the annual inflation rate ranged at around two percent or lower. In 2019, inflation increased again to 2.9 percent and remained high during 2020, but is forcast to decrease in the coming years. Monthly inflation rates peaked at 5.4 percent in January 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but declined quickly in the following months and reached negative values in November 2020. Regional and sectoral inflation rates In recent years, inflation rates in the largest cities and developed regions often remained below those in developing regions in the inner provinces. The CPI in rural regions was on average slightly higher than in urban areas. The annual CPI of food, tobacco and liquor in China ranged among the highest during 2020 - mainly driven by rising pork and meat prices, whereas the transportation and communication’s CPI was one of the lowest. With the travel sector recovering from the coronavirus pandemic in the first half of 2021, monthly prices for transportation started to increase again.
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Inflation Rate in China decreased to -0.40 percent in August from 0 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
In July 2025, the monthly inflation rate in China ranged at 0.0 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. Inflation had peaked at 2.8 percent in September 2022, but eased thereafter. The annual average inflation rate in China ranged at 0.2 percent in 2024. China’s inflation in comparison The term inflation means the devaluation of money caused by a permanent increase of the price level for products such as consumer or investment goods. The inflation rate is most commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index. The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for private expenses based on a basket of products representing the consumption of an average consumer household. Compared to other major economies in the world, China has a moderate and stable level of inflation. The inflation in China is on average lower than in other BRIC countries, although China enjoys higher economic growth rates. Inflation rates of developed regions in the world had for a long time been lower than in China, but that picture changed fundamentally during the coronavirus pandemic with most developed countries experiencing quickly rising consumer prices. Regional inflation rates in China In China, there is a regional difference in inflation rates. As of May 2025, Shaanxi province experienced the highest CPI growth, while Guangxi reported the lowest. In recent years, inflation rates in rural areas have often been slightly higher than in the cities. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, inflation was mainly fueled by a surge in prices for food and micellaneous items and services in recent months. The price gain in other sectors was comparatively slight. Transport prices have decreased recently, but had grown significantly in 2021 and 2022.
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Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in China was reported at 133 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Consumer price index (2010 = 100) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.
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CPI Price, nominal in China was reported at 134 in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - CPI Price, nominal - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.
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Core consumer prices in China increased 0.20 percent in October of 2024 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - China Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in China was reported at 0.21813 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.
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The Consumer Price Index in China decreased 0 percent in August of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
In July 2025, the index for consumer confidence in China ranged at ** points, up from **** points in the previous month. The index dropped considerably in the first half of 2022 and performed a sideways movement during 2023 and 2024. Consumer confidence Index The consumer confidence index (CCI), also called Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) is a commonly used indicator to measure the degree of economic optimism among consumers. Based on information about saving and spending activities of consumers, changes in business climate and future spending behavior are being projected. The CCI plays an important role for investors, retailers, and manufacturers in their decision-making processes. However, measurement of consumer confidence varies strongly from country to country. As consumers need time to react to economic changes, the CCI tends to lag behind other indicators like the consumer price index (CPI) and the producer price index (PPI). Development in China As shown by the graph at hand, confidence among Chinese consumers picked up since mid of 2016. In October 2017, the CCI hit a record value of 127.6 index points and entered into a sideward movement. Owing to a relative stability in GDP growth, a low unemployment rate, and a steady development of disposable household income, Chinese consumers gained more confidence in the state of the national economy. Those factors also contribute to the consumers’ spending power, which was reflected by a larger share of consumption in China’s GDP. After the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, consumer confidence dropped quickly in the beginning of 2020, but started to recover in the second half of the year, leading to a v-shaped movement of the index in 2020.
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China Consumer Price Index (CPI): Rural: Miscellaneous Goods & Service data was reported at 100.500 Prev Mth=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 100.400 Prev Mth=100 for Feb 2025. China Consumer Price Index (CPI): Rural: Miscellaneous Goods & Service data is updated monthly, averaging 100.200 Prev Mth=100 from Jan 2016 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 111 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.800 Prev Mth=100 in Jan 2025 and a record low of 98.400 Prev Mth=100 in Oct 2020. China Consumer Price Index (CPI): Rural: Miscellaneous Goods & Service data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Inflation – Table CN.IA: Consumer Price Index: Rural: Previous Month=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): FB: Fruit data was reported at 103.269 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 106.382 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): FB: Fruit data is updated monthly, averaging 103.088 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 106.382 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Feb 2025 and a record low of 98.575 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): FB: Fruit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I005: Consumer Price Index (B): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Imputed Rentals for Housing data was reported at 101.752 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 101.705 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Imputed Rentals for Housing data is updated monthly, averaging 101.661 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.752 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 101.461 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Imputed Rentals for Housing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I005: Consumer Price Index (B): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): FB: Vegetables data was reported at 98.107 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 99.175 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): FB: Vegetables data is updated monthly, averaging 99.323 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103.772 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 98.107 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): FB: Vegetables data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I003: Consumer Price Index (A): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): RC: Equipment for Recording and Photographic data was reported at 96.579 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 96.579 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): RC: Equipment for Recording and Photographic data is updated monthly, averaging 98.654 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.261 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 96.579 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): RC: Equipment for Recording and Photographic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I003: Consumer Price Index (A): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): RC: RSCS: Cultural Services data was reported at 98.734 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.533 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): RC: RSCS: Cultural Services data is updated monthly, averaging 99.232 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.634 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 98.494 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Jan 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): RC: RSCS: Cultural Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I005: Consumer Price Index (B): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Water Supply & Miscellaneous Services: Dwelling Related data was reported at 101.604 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 101.414 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Water Supply & Miscellaneous Services: Dwelling Related data is updated monthly, averaging 101.302 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.604 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 101.086 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HF: Water Supply & Miscellaneous Services: Dwelling Related data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I005: Consumer Price Index (B): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): IC: Information Processing Equipment data was reported at 97.569 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.580 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): IC: Information Processing Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 97.850 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.251 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024 and a record low of 97.569 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(A): IC: Information Processing Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I003: Consumer Price Index (A): July 2023-June 2024=100.
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Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HS: Household Tools & Equipment data was reported at 102.394 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 102.001 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 for Feb 2025. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HS: Household Tools & Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 101.590 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 from Oct 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 102.394 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 101.344 Jul2023-Jun2024=100 in Oct 2024. Macau SAR (China) CPI(B): HS: Household Tools & Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics and Census Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR (China) – Table MO.I005: Consumer Price Index (B): July 2023-June 2024=100.
A regional breakdown of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China reveals considerable variations across different regions. In August 2025, Sichuan province displayed a CPI of about 99.1 points (same month previous year = 100), whereas the CPI in Anhui province reached 100.0 points. Consumer price development in China The Consumer Price Index measures the average changes over time in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by consumers. It is closely related to the inflation rate. The consumer inflation rate is derived from the annual percentage increase of the CPI. After 2011, China experienced a slight decrease in domestic inflation. Between 2014 and 2018, the annual inflation rate ranged at around two percent or lower. In 2019, inflation increased again to 2.9 percent and remained high during 2020, but is forcast to decrease in the coming years. Monthly inflation rates peaked at 5.4 percent in January 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but declined quickly in the following months and reached negative values in November 2020. Regional and sectoral inflation rates In recent years, inflation rates in the largest cities and developed regions often remained below those in developing regions in the inner provinces. The CPI in rural regions was on average slightly higher than in urban areas. The annual CPI of food, tobacco and liquor in China ranged among the highest during 2020 - mainly driven by rising pork and meat prices, whereas the transportation and communication’s CPI was one of the lowest. With the travel sector recovering from the coronavirus pandemic in the first half of 2021, monthly prices for transportation started to increase again.