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According to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL), ¥1,000 in China in 1990 had the same purchasing power as ¥2,841.04 in 2024 — a cumulative inflation of 184.1% (3.12%/year average).
Value Over Time
Year-by-Year Historical Data
| Year | CPI | Equivalent Value | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40.44 | ¥1,000.00 | - |
| 1991 | 41.88 | ¥1,035.57 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 44.54 | ¥1,101.37 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 51.05 | ¥1,262.28 | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 63.43 | ¥1,568.47 | +24.3% |
| 1995 | 74.08 | ¥1,831.83 | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 80.24 | ¥1,984.12 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 82.47 | ¥2,039.40 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 81.84 | ¥2,023.63 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 80.69 | ¥1,995.27 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 80.97 | ¥2,002.21 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 81.55 | ¥2,016.61 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 80.96 | ¥2,001.85 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 81.87 | ¥2,024.42 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 85.00 | ¥2,101.85 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 86.51 | ¥2,139.19 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 87.94 | ¥2,174.47 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 92.17 | ¥2,279.21 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 97.63 | ¥2,414.26 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 96.92 | ¥2,396.68 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | ¥2,472.78 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 105.55 | ¥2,610.12 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 108.32 | ¥2,678.49 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 111.16 | ¥2,748.70 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 113.29 | ¥2,801.52 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 114.92 | ¥2,841.77 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 117.22 | ¥2,898.61 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 119.09 | ¥2,944.79 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 121.56 | ¥3,005.89 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 125.08 | ¥3,093.04 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 111.50 | ¥2,757.15 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 113.11 | ¥2,796.91 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 115.12 | ¥2,846.56 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 114.78 | ¥2,838.28 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 114.89 | ¥2,841.04 | +0.1% |
Quick Reference Values
What 1990 amounts are worth in 2024 in China:
| 1990 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| ¥1 | ¥2.84 |
| ¥10 | ¥28.41 |
| ¥100 | ¥284.10 |
| ¥1,000 | ¥2,841.04 |
| ¥10,000 | ¥28,410.40 |
Inflation by Decade in China
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1986–1989 | +50.7% | 14.64% |
| 1990–1999 | +99.5% | 7.98% |
| 2000–2009 | +19.7% | 2.02% |
| 2010–2019 | +25.1% | 2.52% |
| 2020–2025 | +3.2% | 0.63% |
The steepest single-year rise in this period was 24.3% in 1994; the calmest was -10.9% in 2020.
This equals a compound annual rate of 3.12% — about 22.4 years to double prices at that pace.
- In 1990, ¥1,000 in China had the same buying power as ¥2,841.04 in 2024.
- In 2000, ¥1,000 in China had the same buying power as ¥1,418.95 in 2024.
- In 2010, ¥1,000 in China had the same buying power as ¥1,148.93 in 2024.
- In 2020, ¥1,000 in China had the same buying power as ¥1,030.43 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1,000 CNY from 1990 worth in 2024?
¥1,000 from 1990 is worth about ¥2,841.04 in 2024 in China, after 184.1% cumulative inflation.
What was the average annual inflation rate in China between 1990 and 2024?
The average annual (compound) inflation rate was 3.12% over 34 years.