The annual inflation rate in Taiwan eased to 1.58% in February 2025 from 2.66% in the previous month, and below market expectations of 1.83%. This marks the lowest reading since March 2021, as inflation moderated for housing (2.18% vs 2.38% in January), health (1.90% vs 2.31%), and miscellaneous (1.14%). At the same time, prices declined for clothing (-0.58% vs -0.86%), transportation and communication (-0.23% vs 0.53%), and education and entertainment (-1.04% vs 3.47%). In contrast, food inflation edged higher to 3.98% from 3.72% in January. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI grew 0.25%, following a 0.26% rise in the prior period. source: Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taiwan

Inflation Rate in Taiwan decreased to 1.58 percent in February from 2.66 percent in January of 2025. Inflation Rate in Taiwan averaged 3.85 percent from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 61.45 percent in March of 1974 and a record low of -3.09 percent in October of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - Taiwan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Taiwan Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2025.

Inflation Rate in Taiwan decreased to 1.58 percent in February from 2.66 percent in January of 2025. Inflation Rate in Taiwan is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.

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Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-02-07 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 2.66% 2.1% 2.47% 2.3%
2025-03-07 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 1.58% 2.66% 1.83% 2.3%
2025-04-08 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 1.58% 2.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 108.96 109.43 points Feb 2025
Core Inflation Rate 0.98 2.26 percent Feb 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 107.59 107.53 points Feb 2025
CPI Transportation 104.65 104.98 points Feb 2025
Food Inflation 4.00 3.70 percent Feb 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 1.58 2.66 percent Feb 2025
Inflation Rate MoM 0.25 0.26 percent Feb 2025
Producer Prices Change 3.49 3.86 percent Feb 2025

Taiwan Inflation Rate
In Taiwan, the Consumer Price Index consists of 7 categories: Food (25% of the total weight), Housing (23%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (16%), Transportation & Communication (14%), Education & Entertainment (12%), Clothing (5%), and Healthcare (5%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.58 2.66 61.45 -3.09 1960 - 2025 percent Monthly


News Stream
Taiwan Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2021
The annual inflation rate in Taiwan eased to 1.58% in February 2025 from 2.66% in the previous month, and below market expectations of 1.83%. This marks the lowest reading since March 2021, as inflation moderated for housing (2.18% vs 2.38% in January), health (1.90% vs 2.31%), and miscellaneous (1....14%). At the same time, prices declined for clothing (-0.58% vs -0.86%), transportation and communication (-0.23% vs 0.53%), and education and entertainment (-1.04% vs 3.47%). In contrast, food inflation edged higher to 3.98% from 3.72% in January. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI grew 0.25%, following a 0.26% rise in the prior period. more
2025-03-07
Taiwan Inflation Rate Climbs to 11-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Taiwan rose to 2.66% in January 2025, up from 2.10% in the previous month and above the expected 2.47%. This marks the highest reading since February of last year, driven by a rebound in prices for transportation and communication (0.53% vs -0.32% in December) and faster... increases in the costs of education and entertainment (3.47% vs 0.94%) and miscellaneous goods (4.16% vs 2.52%). Conversely, inflation slowed for food (3.72% vs 4.07%), housing (2.37% vs 2.39%), and health (2.31% vs 2.44%). Costs for clothing also continued to decline, falling 0.84%, matching the pace in December. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.25%, following a 0.15% gain in the previous period. more
2025-02-07
Taiwan Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Taiwan edged higher to 2.1% in December 2024 from 2.08% in the previous month. This marked the highest inflation rate since August, as prices accelerated for food (4.05% vs 3.82% in November) and housing (2.38% vs 2.32%). Additionally, costs increased at a faster pace fo...r miscellaneous goods (2.55% vs 2.51%) and health (2.44% vs 2.13%), while deflation eased for transportation and communication (-0.32% vs -0.44%). On the other hand, costs slowed for education & entertainment (0.94% vs 1.26%) while deflation continued for clothing (-0.85% vs -0.09%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the consumer prices increased to 0.15% in December, the most in three months, and up from 0.08% in November 2024. more
2025-01-08