China0.4%
Country profile
China Inflation Profile
A manufacturing and consumption economy where food cycles, property demand and producer prices affect inflation differently from Western peers.
Consumer Price Inflation
CPI, 12-month percent change
Monthly consumer-price readings placed in long-run context.
High 0.83% / low 0.05% across the selected window.
International comparison
Same shock, different paths
Euro Area2.3%
Japan2.7%
India4.9%
Inflation and growth context
China in the current cycle
China's CPI remains comparatively subdued, making domestic demand and producer-price signals as important as the headline consumer index. The selected chart window helps compare the latest print with the broader cycle instead of over-reading one release.
19.89T GDP, 2026 Q1151.4 food price index
Methodology note
How to read this page
CPI is shown as a consumer-price trend, while GDP gives demand and output context. Source identifiers are kept visible so each chart can be audited against the underlying series.
Learn more about CPIRecent observations
Latest values in this window
| Date | Metric | Value | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | CPI | 0.40% | -0.05 |
| 2026-02 | CPI | 0.45% | +0.01 |
| 2026-01 | CPI | 0.44% | +0.01 |
| 2025-12 | CPI | 0.43% | +0.02 |
| 2025-11 | CPI | 0.41% | +0.03 |
| 2025-10 | CPI | 0.38% | +0.03 |
| 2025-09 | CPI | 0.35% | +0.03 |
| 2025-08 | CPI | 0.32% | 0.00 |
Reader questions
Questions about China
Why can China have low CPI? +
Based on the latest reading of 0.4%, China's inflation trajectory reflects domestic demand, external price pressure and source timing. Use the full chart instead of a single print.
How do food cycles affect readings? +
Policy transmission works through rates, exchange rates and credit conditions. CPI and GDP together help separate demand-driven inflation from supply shocks.
Why compare CPI and GDP? +
China's CPI basket weights differ from other economies. Food, energy and shelter can carry very different influence across periods.
What does producer pressure imply? +
GDP provides context for whether inflation is demand-supported or cost-driven. Rising CPI with weak GDP often tells a different story from rising CPI with strong output.
How timely are updates? +
Official releases often arrive with a lag and may be revised. This page reflects the latest value in the current public-data cache.