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Hong Kong SAR, China Inflation Rate

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

1.75% +0.02pp (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak 11.16% (1991) Source World Bank

Hong Kong SAR, China Inflation Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Hong Kong SAR, China's inflation rate stood at 1.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.02pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.75% by 2025. Hong Kong SAR, China ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.48% - -
2029* IMF 2.50% - -
2028* IMF 2.44% - -
2027* IMF 2.25% - -
2026* IMF 2.10% - -
2025* IMF 1.75% - -
2025 1.75% +0.02pp #144
2024 1.73% −0.37pp #50
2023 2.10% +0.22pp #18
2022 1.88% +0.31pp #7
2021 1.57% +1.32pp #32
2020 0.25% −2.63pp #46
2019 2.88% +0.48pp #126
2018 2.41% +0.91pp #98
2017 1.49% −0.92pp #65
2016 2.41% −0.58pp #119
2015 2.99% −1.43pp #122
2014 4.42% +0.09pp #139
2013 4.34% +0.28pp #127
2012 4.05% −1.25pp #108
2011 5.31% +3.01pp #119
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +11.7% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 4.6%
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

Hong Kong SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hong Kong SAR, China's inflation rate?

Hong Kong SAR, China's inflation rate was 1.75% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Hong Kong SAR, China?

Hong Kong SAR, China's inflation rate peaked at 11.16% in 1991.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The lowest inflation rate in Hong Kong SAR, China was -4.01% in 1999.

How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank in inflation rate?

Hong Kong SAR, China ranks 144th 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 Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

Hong Kong SAR, China's inflation rate is projected to reach 1.75% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

The inflation rate of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025 was 1.75%. This ranks 144th in the world.

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