Inflation in China
China's consumer price inflation rate stood at 1.97% in January 2030, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS).
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2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for China?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| weo-chn-inflation | 1.97% | 2030-01-01 |
| cn-cpi | 115.03 | 2025-04-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/cn
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Data Sources and Methodology
China inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) via automated data pipelines, primarily through FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and direct statistical office feeds. Data is updated automatically as new CPI releases are published, typically on a monthly basis.
All time series are point-in-time reconstructed: historical values reflect what was originally published, not retroactively revised figures. This is critical for backtesting and research applications where contamination-free data is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current inflation rate in China?
As of January 2030, China's annual inflation rate is 1.97%, as published by National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS). This figure represents the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring how the average price of consumer goods and services has changed compared to the same month of the previous year. WorldPulse updates this data automatically as new official statistics are released.
How is inflation measured in China?
Inflation in China is primarily measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average price change of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) publishes CPI data covering categories such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and apparel. The year-over-year percentage change in CPI is the standard inflation rate reported in official statistics and media.
Where can I find historical inflation data for China?
WorldPulse provides free access to 2 China inflation time series, including headline CPI, core inflation, and producer prices. Historical data is available via the WorldPulse API and updated automatically from official statistical sources. All data is point-in-time reconstructed, meaning historical values reflect what was originally published rather than retroactively revised figures.
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Data Source
Official data published by National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
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# Inflation in China
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/cn