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.
2026-030.40%
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 CPI ->Recent 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.