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Pakistan Inflation Rate at 14-Month High of 11.1%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan increased to 11.1 percent in April of 2021, the highest since February of 2020, from 9.05 percent in March, as food & non-alcoholic beverages inflation accelerated to a 6-month high of 15.91 percent in April from vs 11.58 percent in March, while housing & utilities inflation rose to 9.68 percent from 8.76 percent. Also, prices increased faster for clothing & footwear (11.87 percent vs 10.72 percent in March), transport (6.53 percent vs 2.92 percent), health (8.97 percent vs 8.81 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up by 1.03 percent, the most since last October, accelerating from a 0.36 percent growth in the prior month.
Published on 2021-05-03

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest in 8 Months
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan increased to 9.05 percent in March of 2021, the highest since July of 2020, from 8.7 percent in February. Prices increased year-on-year across all groups of goods and services, with the most significant being recorded for food & non-alcoholic beverages (11.58 percent vs 9.74 percent), clothing & footwear (10.72 percent vs 11.3 percent), miscellaneous goods (10.62 percent vs 12.24 percent), health (8.81 percent vs 9.21 percent), and utilities & fuels (8.76 percent vs 10.64 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up by 0.36 percent, easing from a 1.80 percent increase in the prior month.
Published on 2021-04-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest in 4 Months
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan increased to 8.7 percent in February of 2021, the highest since October of 2020, from 5.65 percent in January, mostly due to a surge in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (9.74 percent vs 6.66 percent), with non-perishables rising 14.7 percent; utilities & fuels (10.6 percent vs 3.4 percent) and clothing & footwear (11.3 percent vs 9.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up by 1.8 percent, following a 0.21 percent decreased in the prior month.
Published on 2021-03-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 2-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan declined to 5.65 percent in January of 2021, the lowest since January of 2019, from 8 percent in December, mostly due to a slowdown in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (6.66 percent vs 13.3 percent), with perishables plunging 21.3 percent; restaurants & hotels (8.92 percent vs 9.87 percent); and clothing & footwear (9.52 percent vs 9.64 percent). Also, cost decreased at a slower pace for transport (-2.58 vs -3.47 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were down 0.21 percent, following a 0.68 percent decreased in the prior month.
Published on 2021-02-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Eases to 8.4% in November
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan declined to 8.4 percent in November of 2020, the lowest since August, from 8.9 percent in October, mostly due to a slowdown in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (15.1 percent vs 16.6 percent) and health (7.6 percent vs 7.8 percent). Also, cost continued to decrease for transport (-4.1 vs -1.5 percent). In contrast, inflation accelerated for restaurants & hotels (9.3 percent vs 8.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.8 percent, following a 1.7 percent increase in the prior month.
Published on 2020-12-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Drops to 8.9% in October
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan edged down to 8.9 percent in October of 2020 from 9 percent in September, mostly due to a slowdown in prices of housing & utilities (2.7 percent vs 6.1 percent) and health (7.8 percent vs 8.3 percent). Also, cost continued to decrease for transport (-1.5 percent, the same pace as in September). In contrast, inflation quickened for food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.6 percent vs 14.7 percent) and restaurants & hotels (8.9 percent vs 8.3 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 1.7 percent, following a 1.5 percent increase in the prior month.
Published on 2020-11-03

Pakistan Inflation Rate Edges Up to 9%
The annual inflation rate rose to 9 percent in September of 2020 from 8.2 percent in the previous month. Main upward pressure came from prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (14.7 percent vs 12.9 percent in August); health (8.3 percent vs 7.7 percent); furnishings (7.9 percent vs 7.5 percent); restaurants & hotels (8.3 percent vs 8 percent) and recreation & culture (3.9 percent vs 3.5 percent). In addition, transport cost fell much less (-1.5 percent vs -3,4 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 1.5 percent after increasing 0.6 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-10-02

Pakistan August Inflation Rate at Over 1-Year Low of 8.2%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan decreased to 8.2 percent in August of 2020 from 9.3 in the previous month. It as the lowest rate since June of 2019, as prices moderated for food & non-alcoholic beverages (12.9 percent vs 17.8 percent in July); clothing & footwear (9.2 percent vs 10.3 percent); furnishings (7.5 percent vs 7.8 percent) and recreation & culture (3.5 percent vs 3.8 percent). Meantime, transport costs continued to decrease (-3.4 percent vs -4.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.6 percent, slowing from a 2.5 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-09-01

Pakistan July Inflation Rate at 4-Month High of 9.3%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan increased to 9.3 percent in July of 2020 from 8.6 percent in the previous month. That was the highest inflation rate since March, boosted by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (17.8 percent vs 14.6 percent in June). In addition, transport costs decreased at a slower pace (-4.5 percent vs -10.2 percent). Meanwhile, inflation slowed mostly for housing & utilities (4.2 percent vs 5.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (5 percent vs 14.2 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 2.5 percent, after increasing 0.8 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2020-08-03

Pakistan June Inflation Rate Quickens to 8.6%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan rose to 8.6 percent in June of 2020 from 8.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since March, mainly pushed up by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (14.6 percent vs 12.2 percent in May). On the other hand, inflation slowed for housing & utilities (5.4 percent vs 6.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (14.2 percent vs 19.5 percent). Also, transport costs fell further (-10.2 percent vs -7.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 0.8 percent, after increasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-07-01

Pakistan May Inflation Rate at Near 1-Year Low of 8.2%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased further to 8.2 percent in May of 2020 from 8.5 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since June of last year, as prices plunged for transport (-7.5 percent vs 3.4 percent in April). In contrast, costs advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (12.2 percent vs 11.7 percent) and housing & utilities (6.4 percent vs 5.1 percent). Meantime, inflation remained barely unchanged for alcoholic beverages & tobacco ( at 19.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, after increasing 0.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-06-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 10-Month Low of 9.5%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 9.5 percent in April of 2020 from 10.7 percent in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since June of last year. Prices slowed primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (11.5 percent vs 13.1 percent in March); housing & utilities (7.3 percent vs 8 percent); transport (6.6 percent vs 11.5 percent), and furnishings (9.4 percent vs 10.3 percent). Still, prices continued to rise mostly for alcoholic beverages (23.8 percent vs 23.1 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after increasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-05-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low of 10.7%
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 10.7 percent in March of 2020 from 12 percent in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since July of last year. Prices slowed primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.1 percent vs 16.2 percent in February); transport (11.5 percent vs 15 percent) and furnishings (10.3 percent vs 10.6 percent). Meantime, inflation remained barely unchanged for housing & utilities (at 8 percent). Still, prices continued to rise mostly for alcoholic beverages (23.1 percent vs 22.6 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.3 percent, after decreasing 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-04-01

Pakistan Inflation Rate Eases from Over 8-Year High
The inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 12 percent year-on-year in February of 2020 from 13.1 percent in the previous month, which was the highest level since June of 2011, as food & non-alcoholic beverages cost slowed (16.2 percent vs 19.3 percent in January). On the other hand, housing & utilities inflation was steady (at 8.0 percent) while prices advanced faster for clothing & footwear (10.9 percent vs 10.5 percent) and transport (15 percent vs 14.3 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.3 percent, after a 1.6 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-03-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate at Over 8-1/2-Year High of 13.1%
Pakistan's annual inflation rate rose to 13.07 percent in January 2020 from 12.42 percent in the previous month. This was the highest inflation rate since June 2011, mainly boosted by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (19.3 percent vs 16.9 percent in December). Additional upward pressure came from transport (14.3 percent vs 12 percent); clothing & footwear (10.5 percent vs 10.2 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (12.3 percent vs 11.6 percent) and restaurants & hotels (10.8 percent vs 9.5 percent). On the other hand, cost slowed for housing & utilities (8 percent vs 9.7 percent); furnishings (11.4 percent vs 11.7 percent); recreation & culture (7.1 percent vs 7.4 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (22.3 percent vs 23.4 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices inched up 1.6 percent, the most since July last year, after dropping 0.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2020-02-03

Pakistan Inflation Rate Accelerates in December
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.42 percent in December of 2019 from 12.28 percent in the previous month. This was the highest inflation rate since September, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.88 percent vs 16.53 percent in November); housing & utilities (9.72 percent vs 9.68 percent); clothing & footwear (10.22 percent vs 10.11 percent); transport (12.02 percent vs 10.73 percent); and communication (1.73 percent vs 1.68 percent).Meanwhile, prices rose softer for: education (5.62 percent vs 5.83 percent), miscellaneous goods & services (11.59 percent vs 13.22 percent); and furniture & household equipment (11.71 percent vs 11.92 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.29 percent, following a 1.2 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2020-01-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Rises to 12.3% in November
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.28 percent in November of 2019 from 11.08 percent in the previous month. Prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.53 percent vs 13.10 percent in October); clothing & footwear (10.11 percent vs 9.18 percent); education (5.83 percent vs 4.83 percent), and communication (1.68 percent vs 1.62 percent). Meanwhile, prices rose softer for: housing & utilities (9.68 percent vs 9.71 percent); transport (10.73 percent vs 11.88 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (13.22 percent vs 13.31 percent);and furniture & household equipment (11.92 percent vs 12.14 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 1.20 percent, following a 1.0 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-12-05

Pakistan Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 11.1%
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate dropped to 11.08 percent in October of 2019 from 12.55 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since July, as prices advanced softer for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.10 percent vs 13.35 percent in September); housing & utilities (9.71 percent vs 12.75 percent); transport (11.88 percent vs 14.28 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (13.31 percent vs 14.51 percent); education (4.83 percent vs 5.21 percent), and communication (1.62 percent vs 8.97 percent). Meanwhile, prices rose faster for both furniture & household equipment (12.14 percent vs 11.33 percent) and clothing & footwear (9.18 percent vs 8.68 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.0 percent, following a 0.75 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-11-06

Pakistan Inflation Rate Highest Since 2011
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 12.55 percent in September of 2019 from 11.63 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June of 2011, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (13.35 percent vs 10.68 percent in August); housing & utilities (12.75 percent vs 12.70 percent); clothing & footwear (8.68 percent vs 8.51 percent); furniture & household equipment (11.33 percent vs 10.66 percent) and miscellaneous goods & services (14.51 percent vs 14.42 percent). On the other hand, prices slowed for transport (14.28 percent vs 15.26 percent); education (5.21 percent vs 7.05 percent) and communication (8.97 percent vs 8.98 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.75 percent, following a 1.38 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2019-10-02

Pakistan Inflation Rate Rises to Over 7-Year High
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate increased to 11.63 percent in August of 2019 from 10.34 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2012, as prices advanced faster for food & non-alcoholic beverages (10.68 pct vs 7.88 pct in July); transport (15.26 pct vs 14.67 pct); clothing & footwear (8.51 pct vs 7.40 pct); furniture & household equipment (10.66 pct vs 10.17 pct); education (7.05 pct vs 6.91 pct); miscellaneous goods & services (14.42 pct vs 11.57 pct); communication (8.98 pct vs 8.81 pct), and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (36.82 pct vs 35.75 pct). On the other hand, cost slowed for housing & utilities (12.70 pct vs 12.74 pct); health (8.89 pct vs 8.97 pct). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.38 percent, after rising 2.29 percent in July. Pakistan has changed the base year for price statistics from 2007-08 to 2015-16. In the new base year (2015-16), annual inflation came in at 10.49 percent in August.
Published on 2019-09-05