Hong Kong Inflation Rate
Hong Kong's inflation rate held at 1.1% in September 2025, unchanged from August 2025. This stability resulted from controlled domestic costs and mild external price pressures. Price increases were noted in transport, up 2.2% and alcoholic drinks and tobacco, up 2.0%. Conversely, clothing and footwear prices fell 3.7% and durable goods decreased 3.1%. Overall price pressures remained steady. Hong Kong's record low inflation rate was -2.3% in July 2020 and record high was 4.4% in September 2022.
Monthly Historical Data (2015-2025)
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Hong Kong Inflation Rate : Definition
Hong Kong's inflation rate shows the general rise in prices for goods and services. It is calculated via the Consumer Price Index (CPI), managed by the Census and Statistics Department. The CPI tracks price changes in a basket of goods and services representative of household spending. Its percentage change indicates the inflation rate. Major categories include food, housing and transport.