China housing Consumer Price Index (CPI)
China housing Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at -0.3% in Jul 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO) of China (NBS). It is one of the indicators in the CPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing2 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Rent | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.1 | |
| Water, electricity and fuels | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Understanding china housing Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Data synthesizing fluctuations in payment items directly related to housing and living space operations. The surveyed portfolio includes rent, minor maintenance and repair material costs, alongside electricity, water, gas, and cooking fuel supply. Unlike purchased real estate prices which are viewed as investment, this index purely measures daily consumer costs to maintain a place of residence.
Indices are published periodically each month as a percentage rate. This group exhibits a certain lag relative to the property sales market since lease contracts typically run long. Additionally, regulatory energy price adjustments also generate sudden steps. Evaluating fluctuations should combine annual reviews to clearly reveal the livelihood inflation picture.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index include new apartment purchase prices?
- No, real estate purchase transactions fall under investment and are thus excluded from the Consumer Price Index.
- Are household electricity and water bills included in the housing index?
- Yes, electricity, water, and cooking fuel costs are an important component constituting this index.
- What is the publication frequency of the housing index?
- Data is updated and published periodically on a monthly basis.