China Inflation Rate

Last Release

Nov 30, 2025

Actual

0.7

Units In

0.2

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jan 09, 2026

Time to Release

28 Days 0 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
28.4 Feb 1989	-2.2 Apr 1999	4.51 %	1986-2025	National Bureau of Statistics of China

In China, the most important components of the CPI basket are Food (31.8 percent of total weight) and Residence (17.2 percent). Recreation, Education and Culture Articles account for 13.8 percent; Transportation and Communication for 10 percent, Healthcare and Personal Articles for 9.6 percent, Clothing for 8.5 percent; Households Facilities, Articles and Services for 5.6 percent; Tobacco, Liquor and Articles for the remaining 3.5 percent. The CPI basket is reviewed every five years on the basis of household surveys. Revisions reflect new spending patterns and economic development, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Last revision took place in 2011.

Latest Updates

China’s annual inflation rate picked up to 0.7% in November 2025 from 0.2% in the prior month, aligning with market consensus and marking the highest level since February 2024. Food prices rose for the first time in ten months (0.2% vs -2.9% in October), supported by rebounds in prices of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit, coupled with a less steep drop in pork. Also, non-food inflation increased further (0.8% vs 0.9%), lifted by the ongoing consumer trade-in programs. Prices continued to rise for clothing (1.9% vs 1.7%), healthcare (1.6% vs 1.4%), and education (0.8% vs 0.9%). Meantime, housing prices were flat after edging up 0.1% previously, while transport costs fell further (-2.3% vs -1.5%). Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 1.2% yoy, matching October's pace and remaining at its highest level in 20 months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1%, after an October reading and forecasts of a 0.2% rise, marking the first drop in five months.