Angola’s annual inflation rate eased to 8.43% in September 2026 from 8.78% in August, marking its lowest level since April 2015 and extending the downward trend observed since mid-2024. The moderation was mainly supported by the relative stability of the kwanza and improved domestic supply of essential goods. Inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.54% vs. 9.94%), transportation (3.32% vs. 3.67%), education (18.53% vs. 19.33%), furnishings (6.02% vs 6.42%) and recreation, sports and culture (3.41% vs 4.18%). In contrast, price growth accelerated for housing and utilities (9.07% vs. 8.24%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (9.10% vs. 9.02%). From the previous month, consumer prices rose 0.68%, accelerating from a 0.59% rise in August. source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística, Angola

Inflation Rate in Angola decreased to 8.43 percent in September from 8.78 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Angola averaged 31.12 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 241.08 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 6.89 percent in June of 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - Angola Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Angola Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Angola decreased to 8.43 percent in September from 8.78 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Angola is expected to be 8.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Angola Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 6.70 percent in 2027 and 7.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 12:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 8.78% 9.33% 8.9%
2026-10-08 11:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 8.43% 8.78% 8.0%
2026-11-08 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 8.43%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 270.17 268.34 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 195.70 194.22 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 206.23 206.95 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 9.54 9.94 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 8.43 8.78 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.68 0.59 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 105.60 104.88 points Sep 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 7.20 7.01 percent Sep 2026


Angola Inflation Rate
In Angola, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of 240 goods and services. The most important components in the CPI is Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages (56 percent of total weight). Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 7 percent; Transport for 7 percent; Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuel for 5 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 5 percent. The index also includes: Communication (4 percent); Clothing and Footwear (4 percent); Health (3 percent); Restaurant and Hotels (3 percent); Education (3 percent); Recreation and Culture (2 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (2 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.43 8.78 241.08 6.89 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
2020=100, NSA

News Stream
Angola Inflation Rate Slows Again in September
Angola’s annual inflation rate eased to 8.43% in September 2026 from 8.78% in August, marking its lowest level since April 2015 and extending the downward trend observed since mid-2024. The moderation was mainly supported by the relative stability of the kwanza and improved domestic supply of essential goods. Inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.54% vs. 9.94%), transportation (3.32% vs. 3.67%), education (18.53% vs. 19.33%), furnishings (6.02% vs 6.42%) and recreation, sports and culture (3.41% vs 4.18%). In contrast, price growth accelerated for housing and utilities (9.07% vs. 8.24%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (9.10% vs. 9.02%). From the previous month, consumer prices rose 0.68%, accelerating from a 0.59% rise in August.
2026-10-08
Angola inflation Rate Keeps Cooling
The annual inflation rate in Angola fell further to 8.78% in August 2026 from 9.33% in July, marking the lowest since April 2015 and extending the downward trend observed since mid-2024. The moderation in inflation has been attributed mainly to the relative stability of the kwanza and improvements in the domestic supply of essential goods. Price growth eased for several CPI categories, including food & non-alcoholic beverages (9.94% vs 10.40% in July); clothing & footwear (6.20% vs 6.30%); housing & utilities (8.24% vs 10.17%); miscellaneous goods & services (6.02% vs 6.38%) and education (19.33% vs 25.24%). Meanwhile, prices increased slightly faster for alcoholic beverages & tobacco (9.02% vs 8.61%) and transportation (3.67% vs 3.65%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.59%, slowing from a 0.75% increase in the prior month.
2026-09-08
Angola Inflation Rate Sustains Downward Trend
The annual inflation rate in Angola continued to ease to 9.33% in July 2026 from 10.11% in June, remaining near its lowest level since 2015. This marked the 24th consecutive month of deceleration, mainly attributed to the sustained stability of the kwanza, fuel subsidies and improvements in the domestic supply of essential goods. Softer price growth was observed across most categories, particularly transportation (3.65% vs 15.40% in June). A similar trend was seen in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (10.40% vs 10.73%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (8.61% vs 8.64%); clothing & footwear (6.30% vs 6.59%); housing & utilities (10.17% vs 11.14%) and miscellaneous goods & services (6.38% vs 7.50%). Conversely, education (25.24% vs 13.40%) and communication (6.67% vs 6.40%) recorded stronger increases. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.75% in July, after a 0.52% increase in the prior month.
2026-08-07