Bahrain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July 2026 from a 2.3% gain in each of the previous two months, marking the highest level since December 2022. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased at a faster pace (7.1% vs 5.8% in June), while costs rebounded in recreation and culture (8.6% vs -0.6%) and restaurants and hotels (1.5% vs -0.3%). Additionally, deflation eased for clothing and footwear (-8.9% vs -12.6%), housing and utilities (-1.3% vs -2.2%), and health (-0.1% vs -0.2%). On the other hand, inflation in transport remained elevated, although it moderated to 9.1% from 10.6%, as did inflation in miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.3%). Costs declined further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-1.9% vs -0.6%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-1.5% vs -1.2%), and communication (-0.5% vs -0.3%). Prices remained unchanged for education at 2.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3% in July from 0.9% in June. source: Information & eGovernment Authority, Bahrain

Inflation Rate in Bahrain increased to 3 percent in July from 2.30 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bahrain averaged 1.46 percent from 2008 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5.22 percent in January of 2009 and a record low of -3.60 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahrain Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Bahrain Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Bahrain increased to 3 percent in July from 2.30 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Bahrain is expected to be 3.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Bahrain Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.90 percent in 2027 and 1.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-27 09:10 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
June 2.3% 2.3% 2.6%
2026-08-27 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 3.0% 2.3% 2.6%
2026-09-25 08:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 3.0% 3.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 104.00 103.70 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 88.70 87.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 120.90 122.30 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 7.10 5.80 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.00 2.30 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.90 percent Jul 2026


Bahrain Inflation Rate
In Bahrain, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.00 2.30 5.22 -3.60 2008 - 2026 percent Monthly
April 2019=100

News Stream
Bahrain Inflation Highest in Over 3 Years
Bahrain’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July 2026 from a 2.3% gain in each of the previous two months, marking the highest level since December 2022. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased at a faster pace (7.1% vs 5.8% in June), while costs rebounded in recreation and culture (8.6% vs -0.6%) and restaurants and hotels (1.5% vs -0.3%). Additionally, deflation eased for clothing and footwear (-8.9% vs -12.6%), housing and utilities (-1.3% vs -2.2%), and health (-0.1% vs -0.2%). On the other hand, inflation in transport remained elevated, although it moderated to 9.1% from 10.6%, as did inflation in miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.3%). Costs declined further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-1.9% vs -0.6%), furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-1.5% vs -1.2%), and communication (-0.5% vs -0.3%). Prices remained unchanged for education at 2.8%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3% in July from 0.9% in June.
2026-08-27
Bahrain Inflation Holds Steady at 2.3%
Bahrain’s annual inflation rate stood at 2.3% in June 2026, unchanged from the previous month and remaining at its highest level since May 2024. Prices increased at a faster pace for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.8% vs 5.7% in May) and transport (10.6% vs 10.4%), while costs for education remained steady at 2.8%. Additionally, deflation eased for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.6% vs -1.3%), clothing and footwear (-12.6% vs -12.7%), and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-1.2% vs -1.3%). In contrast, inflation slowed for miscellaneous goods and services (3.3% vs 3.4%), while prices declined for restaurants and hotels (-0.3% vs 0.2%), communication (-0.3% vs -0.2%), and recreation and culture (-0.6% vs 0.3%). Prices remained unchanged for housing and utilities (-2.2%) and health (-0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9% in June from 0.4% in May.
2026-07-27
Bahrain Inflation Hits 2-Year High
Bahrain’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.3% in May 2026 from 1.4% in the previous month, marking the highest level since May 2024. The acceleration was driven by a rebound in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.7% vs -0.1% in April) and restaurants and hotels (0.2% vs -0.3%), while inflation continued to increase in transport (10.4% vs 10.0%) and education (2.8%, unchanged). Additionally, deflation eased in clothing and footwear (-12.7% vs -14.0%), communication (-0.2% vs -0.8%), and furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.3% vs -2.2%). Meanwhile, inflation slowed in recreation and culture (0.3% vs 3.4%) and miscellaneous goods and services (3.4% vs 4.1%), while prices fell further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-1.3% vs -0.2%), housing and utilities (-2.2% vs -2.1%), and health (-0.2% vs -0.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% in May after a flat reading in April.
2026-06-24