Annual inflation, consumer prices in China

China: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 0.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2%
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
179th
of 187 countries
All-time high
5.9%
in 2008
All-time low
-0.7%
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in China, 2000–2024

02462000201220242000: 0.348 %2001: 0.719 %2002: -0.732 %2003: 1.1 %2004: 3.8 %2005: 1.8 %2006: 1.6 %2007: 4.8 %2008: 5.9 %2009: -0.728 %2010: 3.2 %2011: 5.6 %2012: 2.6 %2013: 2.6 %2014: 1.9 %2015: 1.4 %2016: 2 %2017: 1.6 %2018: 2.1 %2019: 2.9 %2020: 2.4 %2021: 0.981 %2022: 2 %2023: 0.235 %2024: 0.218 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

China recorded 0.2% for annual inflation, consumer prices in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 88.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in China peaked at 5.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -0.7%, in 2002.

China ranks 179th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.9% -0.7% 5.9% 10
2010s 2.6% 1.4% 5.6% 10
2020s 1.2% 0.2% 2.4% 5

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See the full ranking of 223 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in China?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in China was 0.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 5.9% in 2008.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -0.7% in 2002.
How does China rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
China ranks 179th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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