Inflation in Hong Kong
Consumer price inflation in Hong Kong averaged 2.5% in the ten years to 2022, above the Asia-Pacific regional average of 2.1%. The 2022 average figure was 1.9%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Hong Kong Inflation Chart
Hong Kong Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 2.5 | 2.9 | -0.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
Inflation drops to lowest level since September in December
Inflation came in at 2.4% in December, down from November’s 2.5%. December's figure marked the weakest inflation rate since September, and was driven by lower price pressures for food, clothing and utilities. Annual average inflation was unchanged at November's 2.1% in December. Lastly, consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.09% in December over the previous month, contrasting November's 0.09% drop.
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