Inflation Rate in China increased to 0.10 percent in June from -0.10 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - China Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In June 2025, consumer price levels of food, tobacco, and liquor in China increased by approximately *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year. The term 'inflation' describes money and the decrease in its value, which is characterized by an increase of the price level of finished products (consumer goods, capital goods). The Consumer Price Index tracks private consumption expenditure trends and shows an increase in the index's current level of inflation.

In May 2025, the monthly inflation rate in China ranged at -0.1 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 February 2025, Tibet experienced the highest CPI growth, while Beijing 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.

Cost of food in China decreased 0.30 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - China Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In June 2025, the monthly inflation rate of consumer prices ranged at *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumer prices were pushed down by low prices for transportation and fuels while prices for clothing, recreation and education, healthcare, and miscellaneous items and services increased. During 2021 and 2022, higher inflation was mainly due to high transportation and energy prices.

The Consumer Price Index in China decreased 0.10 percent in June 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 June 2025, the core consumer price inflation rate in China, which does not include food and fuel prices, increased by 0.7 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. On an annual average basis, core inflation reached 0.5 percent in 2024. This was slightly higher than overall consumer price inflation, which ranged at only 0.2 percent in 2024 and was mainly pushed down by lower fuel prices.

Core Inflation Rate MoM in China remained unchanged at 0 percent in June. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Core Inflation Rate MoM.

A regional breakdown of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China reveals considerable variations across different regions. In June 2025, Guangxi province displayed a CPI of about 99.3 points (same month previous year = 100), whereas the CPI in Anhui province reached 100.8 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.

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.

The graph shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China as of June 2025, by sector and area. That month, the CPI for transportation and communication in urban areas resided at **** index points. Measuring inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an economic indicator that measures changes in the price level of a representative basket of consumer goods and services. It is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the market basket and averaging them. Goods and services are weighted according to their significance. The CPI can be used to assess the price changes related to the cost of living. It is also useful for identifying periods of inflation and deflation. A significant rise in CPI during a short period of time denotes inflation and a significant drop during a short period of time suggests deflation. Development of inflation in China Annual projections of China’s inflation rate forecast by the IMF estimate a relatively low increase in prices in the coming years. The implications of low inflation are two-fold for a national economy. On the one hand, price levels remain largely stable which may lead to equal or increased spending levels by domestic consumers. On the other hand, low inflation signifies an expansion slowdown of the economy, as is reflected by China’s gross domestic product growth. In recent years, inflation rates in rural areas have on average been slightly higher than in the cities. This reflects a shift of economic growth from the largest cities and coastal regions to the inner provinces and the countryside. Higher price levels in rural areas in turn relate to higher inflation rates of food products.

Producer Prices in China decreased 3.60 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - China Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In June 2025, consumer prices for food products in China decreased by 0.3 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. On an annual average basis, food inflation reached -0.6 percent in 2024. This was lower than overall consumer price inflation, which ranged at 0.2 percent in 2024.

Rent Inflation in China remained unchanged at -0.10 percent in June. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Rent Inflation.

According to a June 2022 global survey, most e-shoppers reported rising prices for groceries being an issue while online shopping. Nearly ** percent of shoppers in Brazil stated that increased food prices influenced their shopping behavior, while South Korea had the second-highest number of respondents reporting the issue, at ** percent.

Online food market Worldwide, China is home to the largest online food delivery market by revenue. In 2022, China's online food delivery market was valued at roughly *** billion U.S. dollars. The online food delivery market in the United States ranked second, with almost *** billion U.S. dollars in revenue. The United Kingdom (UK) and India were among the leading countries, with ** billion and ** billion U.S. dollars, respectively. While China leads in revenue, online food delivery penetration is the highest in the UK. In 2022, almost three-quarters of UK shoppers purchased meals via the internet, whereas only slightly more than half of Chinese consumers had done the same.

Inflation hits grocery prices The impact of inflation on food prices can be seen throughout the world. In the United States, it has adversely affected online grocery since June 2021. For instance, year-on-year inflation for groceries stood at **** percent in October 2022. Consumers in the UK are the most worried about rising food prices. In November 2022, eight out of ten UK shoppers expected grocery prices to rise further in the following months. In Europe, shoppers are changing their grocery purchasing habits due to inflation. Half of Europeans are trying private-label brands, and ** percent are straying from their go-to brand. As a result of inflation, ** percent are now shifting away from brick-and-mortar stores to online grocery shopping.

Consumer Price Index CPI in China increased to 103.20 points in April from 103.10 points in March of 2025. This dataset provides - China Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In May 2025, consumer prices for fuels used in vehicles in China decreased by 12.9 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. On an annual average basis, fuel prices declined by 0.7 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year.

In June 2025, consumer prices for dairy products in China decreased by 1.1 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. On an annual average basis, the inflation rate for dairy prices reached -1.6 percent in 2024. This was lower than overall consumer price inflation, which ranged at 0.2 percent in 2024.

Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %) in China was reported at --0.58239 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Unemployment Rate in China remained unchanged at 5 percent in June. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.