Inflation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's consumer price inflation rate stood at 2.48% in January 2030, as measured by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).
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2030-01-01
What Are the Latest Inflation Numbers for Hong Kong?
| Indicator | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|
| weo-hkg-inflation | 2.48% | 2030-01-01 |
Data available via API: GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/hk
Hong Kong Headline Inflation
Data Sources and Methodology
Hong Kong inflation data on WorldPulse is sourced from Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) 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.
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 Hong Kong?
As of January 2030, Hong Kong's annual inflation rate is 2.48%, as published by Census and Statistics Department (C&SD). 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 Hong Kong?
Inflation in Hong Kong 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. Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) 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 Hong Kong?
WorldPulse provides free access to 1 Hong Kong 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 Census and Statistics Department (C&SD). Retrieved and processed via WorldPulse automated pipeline.
API Access
# Inflation in Hong Kong
GET /api/v1/topics/inflation/countries/hk