Asia Core Inflation Rate

Insights
  • China's core inflation rate reached 1% in September 2025, up from 0.9% in August 2025. This is the highest rate since February 2024.
  • Japan's core inflation rate increased to 2.9% in September 2025 from 2.7% in August 2025. This rise was driven by higher electricity and gas costs after government measures expired.
  • South Korea's core inflation rate increased to 2.4% in September 2025, a three-month high, up from 1.9% in August 2025.

Data is available for the period 1971 to 2025 across 13 countries in Asia.

World Major Countries Americas Europe Asia Oceania Africa
Country Current Value Previous Value Prior Year Frequency Period
Flag of China
China
1% 0.9% 0.1% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Japan
Japan
2.9% 2.7% 2.4% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of South Korea
South Korea
2.4% 1.9% 1.8% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Indonesia
Indonesia
2.2% 2.2% 2.1% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Singapore
Singapore
0.4% 0.3% 2.8% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Israel
Israel
2.6% 3.1% 3.5% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Thailand
Thailand
0.7% 0.8% 0.8% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Vietnam
Vietnam
3.2% 3.2% 2.5% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Philippines
Philippines
2.6% 2.7% 2.4% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Malaysia
Malaysia
2.1% 2% 1.8% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Pakistan
Pakistan
7% 6.9% 9.3% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
2% 2% 3.3% Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Taiwan
Taiwan
1.5% 1.8% 1.8% Monthly Sep'25
Asia Core Inflation Rate : Definition
Core Inflation Rate is inflation excluding volatile items like food and energy, showing underlying price trends.