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CPI (Consumer Price Index)

China Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year change. Measures inflation rate as percentage change from previous year. Data from 1949 to 2025.

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China's CPI (Consumer Price Index) in 2025 was 0.5 Previous year = 100. Historical data available from 1949 to 2025, covering 77 years. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics of China.

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CPI (Consumer Price Index)

Single Series Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
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📊 Data Table

77 data points
CPI (Consumer Price Index) - Historical data from 1949 to 2025
Year Value (Previous year = 100)
1949 100
1950 2.8
1951 3.6
1952 1.2
1953 3.4
1954 1.5
1955 0.8
1956 0.5
1957 2.6
1958 -0.1
1959 0.7
1960 1.4
1961 5.6
1962 4.2
1963 -1.5
1964 -2.7
1965 -1.8
1966 -1.2
1967 -0.6
1968 0.1
1969 0.3
1970 -0.2
1971 -0.5
1972 -0.2
1973 0.4
1974 0.2
1975 0.2
1976 0.3
1977 2
1978 0.7
1979 1.9
1980 7.5
1981 2.5
1982 2
1983 2
1984 2.7
1985 9.3
1986 6.5
1987 7.3
1988 18.8
1989 18
1990 3.1
1991 3.4
1992 6.4
1993 14.7
1994 24.1
1995 17.1
1996 8.3
1997 2.8
1998 -0.8
1999 -1.4
2000 0.4
2001 0.7
2002 -0.8
2003 1.2
2004 3.9
2005 1.8
2006 1.5
2007 4.8
2008 5.9
2009 -0.7
2010 3.3
2011 5.4
2012 2.6
2013 2.6
2014 2
2015 1.4
2016 2
2017 1.6
2018 2.1
2019 2.9
2020 2.5
2021 0.9
2022 2
2023 0.2
2024 0.2
2025 0.5

📊 Key Insights

📅 Updated daily | Last: Mar 21, 2026, 10:18 AM
â€ĸ Covers 77 data points from 1949 to 2025
â€ĸ Latest value (2025): 0.5 Previous year = 100
â€ĸ Growth from 1949 to 2025: -99.5%

â„šī¸ About This Dataset

China Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year change. Measures inflation rate as percentage change from previous year. Data from 1949 to 2025.

Category: Economy

Data Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

Update Frequency: yearly

API Access: REST API endpoint

📚 How to Cite This Data

Citation Format:

China Data Portal (2026). CPI (Consumer Price Index). Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-cpi/

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Primary Source:

National Bureau of Statistics of China

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Last Updated:

2026-03-21T02:18:58.129Z

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Citation

When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). CPI (Consumer Price Index). Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-cpi/

📌 Key Facts

  • â€ĸ Dataset: CPI (Consumer Price Index)
  • â€ĸ Data Range: 1949 to 2025 (77 data points)
  • â€ĸ Category: Economy
  • â€ĸ Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
  • â€ĸ API: chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-cpi

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's CPI (Consumer Price Index) in 2025?

China's CPI (Consumer Price Index) in 2025 was 0.5. This dataset includes 77 data points from 1949 to 2025.

Where can I download CPI (Consumer Price Index) data?

You can download CPI (Consumer Price Index) data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-cpi. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.

What is the data range for CPI (Consumer Price Index)?

The CPI (Consumer Price Index) dataset covers 1949 to 2025, with 77 data points. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics of China.

Dataset Info

Category
Economy
Unit
Previous year = 100
Source
National Bureau of Statistics of China
Time Range
1949 - 2025
Data Points
77

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