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# China Inflation Rate

> China inflation rate is 0.5% as of Jul 2026, from 1.0%. History from 1994, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Rate in China fell to 0.5% in Jul 2026 from 1.0% in Jun 2026.

Inflation Rate in China averaged 3.1% from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 27.7% in Oct 1994 and a record low of -2.2% in May 1999. The series is reported monthly with history from 1994.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0.5% | 1.0% | 27.7% (Oct 1994) | -2.2% (May 1999) | 1994–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is China's inflation rate right now?**

Inflation Rate in China is 0.5% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for China's inflation rate?**

The all-time high is 27.7% (Oct 1994); the record low is -2.2% (May 1999), over a series starting in 1994.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Rate for China is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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