China’s consumer prices rose modestly in November, while overall inflation for the first 11 months of 2025 remained unchanged from a year earlier, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.7% year-on-year in November. Prices in urban areas climbed 0.7%, while rural areas saw a smaller gain of 0.4%. Food prices edged up 0.2%, driven by slight increases in several key categories, while non-food prices rose a stronger 0.8%, reflecting steady demand for services and daily necessities.

Consumer goods prices were up 0.6%, and service prices increased 0.7% compared with a year earlier.

In the first 11 months of 2025, China’s CPI was unchanged from the same period in 2024, indicating subdued inflationary pressure throughout most of the year.

On a month-on-month basis, however, November’s CPI fell 0.1%, marking a slight easing in consumer prices. Urban prices dropped 0.1%, while rural prices were flat. Food prices rose 0.5% on the month, aided by seasonal factors, but non-food prices decreased 0.2%.

Consumer goods prices increased 0.1% from October, while service prices fell 0.4%, reflecting weaker spending in several service-related sectors.

Economists say the mixed inflation picture underscores continuing softness in domestic demand, even as certain categories show signs of stabilization. The NBS said price movements will continue to be shaped by seasonal consumption patterns, policy support measures, and global commodity trends in the coming months.