Hong Kong Inflation Rate
Apr 2026 · Monthly
Hong Kong's annual inflation rate eased to 1.65% in July 2026, down from 1.94% in June. The reading remains above the 1.02% recorded a year earlier but is well below the all-time high of 8% set in July 2011. The rate has fluctuated between roughly 1.1% and 2.0% over the past twelve months, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Hong Kong's annual inflation rate edged up to 1.75% in April 2026 from 1.75% in March. The reading remained near the levels seen in early 2026 and well below the all-time high of 8% recorded in July 2011. The series dates back to October 2005.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% | 1.7% | 8.0%Jul 2011 | -2.5%Sep 2020 | 2005 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate in Hong Kong averaged 2.5% from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 8.0% in Jul 2011 and a record low of -2.5% in Sep 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 2005.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for Hong Kong. It is reported monthly in percentage terms. The available data span from October 2005.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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