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China inflation rate YoY

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Key data points


Last release
Observation period
Oct 2024
Next release
Forecast
Highest
28.40% on Feb 28, 1989
Lowest
−2.20% on May 31, 1999

About China inflation rate YoY


Category
Prices
Frequency
Monthly
Units
%
In China, the most important components of the CPI basket are Food (31.8 percent of total weight) and Residence (17.2 percent). Recreation, Education and Culture Articles account for 13.8 percent; Transportation and Communication for 10 percent, Healthcare and Personal Articles for 9.6 percent, Clothing for 8.5 percent; Households Facilities, Articles and Services for 5.6 percent; Tobacco, Liquor and Articles for the remaining 3.5 percent. The CPI basket is reviewed every five years on the basis of household surveys. Revisions reflect new spending patterns and economic development, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Last revision took place in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions


The highest figure China inflation rate YoY has ever reached is 28.40%.
The lowest ever China inflation rate YoY is −2.20%.
Last month China inflation rate YoY was 0.30%, and the month before that it amounted to 0.40%.