China Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
China's consumer price index was 134.33 in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
China's consumer price index stood at 134.33 in 2025, a rise of +1.81 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 134.33 by 2025. China ranked 152nd globally.
China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from 26.05 in 1986 to 134.33 in 2025, marking a 40‑year trajectory that reflects sustained price growth amid rapid economic expansion. The all‑time peak of 134.33, recorded in 2025, places China at rank 152 globally, just below Ireland’s 134.17 and marginally above Cabo Verde’s 134.52, indicating that its inflationary pressure is comparable to other upper‑middle‑income economies with similar CPI levels. The early low of 26.05 in 1986 corresponds to a period of tight price controls and limited market reforms, while the recent surge aligns with broader fiscal stimulus, supply‑chain disruptions, and a rebound in domestic demand following the COVID‑19 pandemic. Over the past decade, China’s CPI has consistently tracked above the global median, suggesting entrenched upward pressure on consumer prices. Continued moderation of demand, tighter monetary policy, or a slowdown in commodity price volatility could temper the upward trajectory, but absent such shocks the index is likely to remain near its current high level.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 136.67 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 135.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 134.33 | - | - |
| 2025 | 134.33 | +1.81 | #152 |
| 2024 | 132.52 | +0.29 | #36 |
| 2023 | 132.23 | +0.31 | #46 |
| 2022 | 131.92 | +2.55 | #62 |
| 2021 | 129.37 | +1.26 | #88 |
| 2020 | 128.11 | +3.03 | #89 |
| 2019 | 125.08 | +3.52 | #91 |
| 2018 | 121.56 | +2.47 | #88 |
| 2017 | 119.09 | +1.87 | #88 |
| 2016 | 117.22 | +2.30 | #94 |
| 2015 | 114.92 | +1.63 | #89 |
| 2014 | 113.29 | +2.14 | #89 |
| 2013 | 111.16 | +2.84 | #88 |
| 2012 | 108.32 | +2.77 | #90 |
| 2011 | 105.55 | +5.55 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
China's consumer price index was 134.33 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
China's consumer price index peaked at 134.33 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in China was 26.05 in 1986.
China ranks 152nd globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's consumer price index is projected to reach 134.33 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of China in 2025 was 134.33. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_consumer-price-index,
title = {China Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}