Hong Kong Inflation Rate

1.8% +0 pt

Apr 2026 · Monthly

Hong Kong's annual inflation rate edged up to 1.75% in April 2026 from 1.75% in March. The reading remained near the levels seen in early 2026 and well below the all-time high of 8% recorded in July 2011. The series dates back to October 2005.

Hong Kong Inflation Rate, 2005–2026
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
1.8%1.7%8.0%Jul 2011-2.5%Sep 20202005 – 2026Monthly

About this series

Inflation Rate in Hong Kong averaged 2.5% from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 8.0% in Jul 2011 and a record low of -2.5% in Sep 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 2005.

The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for Hong Kong. It is reported monthly in percentage terms. The available data span from October 2005.

Source & methodology

We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.

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