Food CPI (same month last year=100) 2026-08 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China Food CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
Quick Answer
China's Food CPI (same month last year=100) in 2026-08 was -1.4%. Historical data available from 2016-01 to 2026-08, covering 11 years. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.
Food CPI (same month last year=100)
Data table
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Showing the latest 5 observations from 2016-01 to 2026-08. Use CSV or API for the complete machine-readable series.
| Period | Value (% (change rate, converted from NBS index)) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | -1.4 |
| 2026-07 | -1.5 |
| 2026-06 | -1.6 |
| 2026-05 | -1.7 |
| 2026-04 | -1.6 |
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| Period | Value (% (change rate, converted from NBS index)) |
|---|---|
| 2016-01 | 4.1 |
| 2016-02 | 7.3 |
| 2016-03 | 7.6 |
| 2016-04 | 7.4 |
| 2016-05 | 5.9 |
| 2016-06 | 4.6 |
| 2016-07 | 3.3 |
| 2016-08 | 1.3 |
| 2016-09 | 3.2 |
| 2016-10 | 3.7 |
| 2016-11 | 4 |
| 2016-12 | 2.4 |
| 2017-01 | 2.7 |
| 2017-02 | -4.3 |
| 2017-03 | -4.4 |
| 2017-04 | -3.5 |
| 2017-05 | -1.6 |
| 2017-06 | -1.2 |
| 2017-07 | -1.1 |
| 2017-08 | -0.2 |
| 2017-09 | -1.4 |
| 2017-10 | -0.4 |
| 2017-11 | -1.1 |
| 2017-12 | -0.4 |
| 2018-01 | -0.5 |
| 2018-02 | 4.4 |
| 2018-03 | 2.1 |
| 2018-04 | 0.7 |
| 2018-05 | 0.1 |
| 2018-06 | 0.3 |
| 2018-07 | 0.5 |
| 2018-08 | 1.7 |
| 2018-09 | 3.6 |
| 2018-10 | 3.3 |
| 2018-11 | 2.5 |
| 2018-12 | 2.5 |
| 2019-01 | 1.9 |
| 2019-02 | 0.7 |
| 2019-03 | 4.1 |
| 2019-04 | 6.1 |
| 2019-05 | 7.7 |
| 2019-06 | 8.3 |
| 2019-07 | 9.1 |
| 2019-08 | 10 |
| 2019-09 | 11.2 |
| 2019-10 | 15.5 |
| 2019-11 | 19.1 |
| 2019-12 | 17.4 |
| 2020-01 | 20.6 |
| 2020-02 | 21.9 |
| 2020-03 | 18.3 |
| 2020-04 | 14.8 |
| 2020-05 | 10.6 |
| 2020-06 | 11.1 |
| 2020-07 | 13.2 |
| 2020-08 | 11.2 |
| 2020-09 | 7.9 |
| 2020-10 | 2.2 |
| 2020-11 | -2 |
| 2020-12 | 1.2 |
| 2021-01 | 1.6 |
| 2021-02 | -0.2 |
| 2021-03 | -0.7 |
| 2021-04 | -0.7 |
| 2021-05 | 0.3 |
| 2021-06 | -1.7 |
| 2021-07 | -3.7 |
| 2021-08 | -4.1 |
| 2021-09 | -5.2 |
| 2021-10 | -2.4 |
| 2021-11 | 1.6 |
| 2021-12 | -1.2 |
| 2022-01 | -3.8 |
| 2022-02 | -3.9 |
| 2022-03 | -1.5 |
| 2022-04 | 1.9 |
| 2022-05 | 2.3 |
| 2022-06 | 2.9 |
| 2022-07 | 6.3 |
| 2022-08 | 6.1 |
| 2022-09 | 8.8 |
| 2022-10 | 7 |
| 2022-11 | 3.7 |
| 2022-12 | 4.8 |
| 2023-01 | 6.2 |
| 2023-02 | 2.6 |
| 2023-03 | 2.4 |
| 2023-04 | 0.4 |
| 2023-05 | 1 |
| 2023-06 | 2.3 |
| 2023-07 | -1.7 |
| 2023-08 | -1.7 |
| 2023-09 | -3.2 |
| 2023-10 | -4 |
| 2023-11 | -4.2 |
| 2023-12 | -3.7 |
| 2024-01 | -5.9 |
| 2024-02 | -0.9 |
| 2024-03 | -2.7 |
| 2024-04 | -2.7 |
| 2024-05 | -2 |
| 2024-06 | -2.1 |
| 2024-07 | 0 |
| 2024-08 | 2.8 |
| 2024-09 | 3.3 |
| 2024-10 | 2.9 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | -0.5 |
| 2025-01 | 0.4 |
| 2025-02 | -3.3 |
| 2025-03 | -1.4 |
| 2025-04 | -0.2 |
| 2025-05 | -0.4 |
| 2025-06 | -0.3 |
| 2025-07 | -0.8 |
| 2025-08 | -2.5 |
| 2025-09 | -2.6 |
| 2025-10 | -1.6 |
| 2025-11 | 0.2 |
| 2025-12 | 1.1 |
| 2026-01 | -0.7 |
| 2026-02 | 1.7 |
| 2026-03 | 0.3 |
| 2026-04 | -1.6 |
| 2026-05 | -1.7 |
| 2026-06 | -1.6 |
| 2026-07 | -1.5 |
| 2026-08 | -1.4 |
About This Dataset
China Food CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
China's Food CPI (same month last year=100) in 2026-08 was -1.4%. The dataset spans 128 data points from 2016-01 to 2026-08, updated monthly. It changed from 4.1% in 2016-01 to -1.4% in 2026-08.
API
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Latest value
-1.4%
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Food CPI (same month last year=100). Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-cpi-food/
Primary Source:
National Bureau of Statistics
Data as of:
August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Food CPI (same month last year=100) dataset report for 2026-08?
The latest row reports -1.4% for 2026-08. This dataset includes 128 data points from 2016-01 to 2026-08.
How did China's Food CPI (same month last year=100) change over time?
From 2016-01 to 2026-08, China's Food CPI (same month last year=100) changed from 4.1% to -1.4%.
Where does Food CPI (same month last year=100) data come from?
Food CPI (same month last year=100) data is sourced from National Bureau of Statistics and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download Food CPI (same month last year=100) data?
You can download Food CPI (same month last year=100) data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-cpi-food. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Food CPI (same month last year=100)?
The Food CPI (same month last year=100) dataset covers 2016-01 to 2026-08, with 128 data points. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.