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China Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

0.01% −0.21pp (-94.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak 24.26% (1994) Source World Bank

China Inflation Rate (1981–2025)

Overview

China's inflation rate stood at 0.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.21pp from 2024. The IMF projects 0.01% by 2025. China ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 1.97% - -
2029* IMF 1.88% - -
2028* IMF 1.81% - -
2027* IMF 1.42% - -
2026* IMF 0.68% - -
2025* IMF 0.01% - -
2025 0.01% −0.21pp #186
2024 0.22% −0.01pp #8
2023 0.23% −1.74pp #5
2022 1.97% +1.06pp #8
2021 0.98% −1.52pp #17
2020 2.42% −0.47pp #110
2019 2.90% +0.81pp #127
2018 2.07% +0.51pp #83
2017 1.59% −0.41pp #70
2016 2.00% +0.54pp #112
2015 1.44% −0.52pp #101
2014 1.92% −0.73pp #94
2013 2.62% +0.00pp #102
2012 2.62% −2.78pp #64
2011 5.55% +2.22pp #123
Show all years (1981-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

China's reported readiness for potential oil shocks likely helps mitigate energy-driven inflationary pressures, contributing to its current 0.01% inflation rate. The global decline in specific input costs,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's inflation rate?

China's inflation rate was 0.01% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 94.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in China?

China's inflation rate peaked at 24.26% in 1994.

What was the lowest inflation rate in China?

The lowest inflation rate in China was -1.40% in 1999.

How does China rank in inflation rate?

China ranks 186th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of China in 2025?

China's inflation rate is projected to reach 0.01% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of China in 2025?

The inflation rate of China in 2025 was 0.01%. This ranks 186th in the world.

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