Latest reading: Inflation ticked down to 4.0% in August from July’s 4.3%. August’s figure marked the lowest inflation rate since...
Inflation in Hong Kong
Consumer price inflation in Hong Kong averaged 2.2% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the East & South Asia regional average of 2.5%. The 2024 average figure was 1.7%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Hong Kong Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Hong Kong from 2024 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Hong Kong Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
Inflation falls to lowest level since June 2021 in July
Latest reading: Inflation came in at 1.0% in July, down from June’s 1.5%. July's result marked the weakest inflation rate since June 2021. As a result, inflation remained among the lowest rates in Asia, kept in check by mainland China’s huge manufacturing capacity and subdued retail sales as some Hong Kongers opt to shop on the mainland. Annual average inflation ticked down to 1.7% in July (June: 1.8%). Finally, consumer prices increased a seasonally adjusted 0.55% over the previous month in July, picking up from June's 0.09% rise. July's figure marked the highest reading since July 2024.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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