05.06.202608:00:00UTC+00Taiwan’s Monthly Inflation Cools Sharply in May as CPI Growth Slows to 0.19%

Taiwan’s consumer price growth eased significantly in May 2026, with the CPI non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) rising just 0.19% month-over-month, down from a 0.78% increase in April 2026. The latest data, updated on 5 June 2026, point to a notable moderation in short-term price pressures compared with the previous month.

On a month-over-month basis, the May reading shows that price momentum has cooled compared with April, when consumer prices had climbed at a much faster pace versus March. The comparison framework indicates that the current “actual” figure reflects May’s change relative to April, while the “previous” figure captured April’s change relative to March.

The slowdown in May’s CPI NSA suggests a more subdued inflation environment heading into mid-2026, which may influence expectations around household purchasing power and could factor into future policy considerations if the trend continues. However, the data only cover month-over-month dynamics and do not provide information on the broader annual inflation picture.