China rent Consumer Price Index (CPI)
China rent Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at -0.6% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | -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 rent Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The index records cost changes paid by citizens for using non-owned housing. Data includes actual rent from private apartments, social housing, and owner-occupied imputed rental equivalents. Compared to the total housing group, this indicator completely excludes energy price factors, reflecting purely the volatility of the lodging service market.
Periodic publication occurs monthly. Rental trends are typically influenced heavily by waves of migrant labor and students returning to major cities following summer breaks or after the Lunar New Year. Initial estimated figures may be slightly refined in the subsequent period. Observing developments relative to the same period of the previous year helps identify demographic migration trends.
Frequently asked questions
- Are owner-occupiers accounted for in the index?
- Yes, imputed rental costs equivalent to market rents for owner-occupiers are factored into calculations.
- At what time of year do rental prices typically fluctuate sharply?
- Rents typically rise during the school admission season and the period when workers seek employment after the Tet holiday.
- Does the index reflect commercial premises rental prices?
- No, the index only measures residential rental costs for households.