Taiwan's annual inflation rate jumped to 2.2% in May 2026 from 1.74% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since March 2025 and the first time in a year that inflation has topped the 2% mark, as elevated freight and energy costs resulting from the Middle East conflict intensified inflationary pressures in the energy-dependent economy despite fuel and electricity subsidies. Price pressures intensified for food (1.36% vs 0.58% in April), transport and communication (4.00% vs 2.66%), clothing (1.01% vs 0.81%), and education and entertainment (3.03% vs 2.44%). Meanwhile, housing inflation was unchanged at 2.06%, while price growth eased for health (0.70% vs 1.03%) and miscellaneous goods and services (2.44% vs 2.48%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices slowed to 0.19% from a downwardly revised 0.46% in April. Considering the first five months of the year, consumer prices increased 1.52% compared to the same period a year earlier. source: Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taiwan

Inflation Rate in Taiwan increased to 2.20 percent in May from 1.74 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Taiwan averaged 3.80 percent from 1960 until 2026, 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 June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Taiwan increased to 2.20 percent in May from 1.74 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Taiwan is expected to be 2.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Taiwan Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.80 percent in 2027 and 1.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-07 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.74% 1.2% 1.7%
2026-06-05 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 2.2% 1.74% 2.1%
2026-07-07 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 2.2% 2.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 111.43 111.23 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.12 1.90 percent May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 110.30 110.05 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 107.12 106.87 points May 2026
Food Inflation 1.36 0.58 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.20 1.74 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.26 0.46 percent May 2026
Producer Prices Change 14.11 8.54 percent May 2026


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
2.20 1.74 61.45 -3.09 1960 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Taiwan Inflation Rate Climbs to Over 1-Year High
Taiwan's annual inflation rate jumped to 2.2% in May 2026 from 1.74% in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since March 2025 and the first time in a year that inflation has topped the 2% mark, as elevated freight and energy costs resulting from the Middle East conflict intensified inflationary pressures in the energy-dependent economy despite fuel and electricity subsidies. Price pressures intensified for food (1.36% vs 0.58% in April), transport and communication (4.00% vs 2.66%), clothing (1.01% vs 0.81%), and education and entertainment (3.03% vs 2.44%). Meanwhile, housing inflation was unchanged at 2.06%, while price growth eased for health (0.70% vs 1.03%) and miscellaneous goods and services (2.44% vs 2.48%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices slowed to 0.19% from a downwardly revised 0.46% in April. Considering the first five months of the year, consumer prices increased 1.52% compared to the same period a year earlier.
2026-06-05
Taiwan Inflation Rate Accelerates in April
Taiwan’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 1.74% in April 2026 from 1.20% in March. Taiwan remains heavily dependent on imported fuel, with roughly 37% of its natural gas supplies transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Transportation costs rose sharply by 2.66%, compared with a 0.05% increase in March, driven primarily by a 13.6% surge in fuel and lubricant prices following a 0.33% decline. The jump added to early signs of inflationary spillovers linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Food prices also returned to growth, rising 0.58% after a 0.22% decline in March. Meanwhile, price increases in other categories accelerated, with housing inflation rising slightly (2.06% versus 2.01%) and education costs edged up (2.44% versus 2.13%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.47%, the highest level since March 2022 and accelerating from a 0.19% increase in March.
2026-05-07
Taiwan Inflation Rate Eases in March
Taiwan's annual inflation rate eased to 1.2% in March 2026, slowing from a ten-month high of 1.75% recorded in the previous month. This slowdown occurred despite surging global energy prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Taiwanese government intervened by absorbing nearly 75% of the fuel price hike through a stabilization mechanism to keep domestic fuel costs lower than those of neighboring economies. Officials assured that Taiwan’s energy needs would be met through May and signaled openness to restarting decommissioned nuclear plants to address growing electricity demand. Prices moderated for housing and utilities (2.02% vs 2.06% in February), while it slipped for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.22% vs 0.21%). In contrast, costs rebounded for transport (0.03% vs -0.86%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, consumer prices stood at 0.19% in March, unchanged from the previous month. For the first three months of the year, the CPI increased by 1.23%.
2026-04-08