The annual inflation rate in Cape Verde quickened to 2.7% in September 2026 from 0.8% in August, reaching the highest since December 2025. Transport prices exerted the strongest upward pressure, with inflation rising to 11% from 4% in August. Significant price increases were also seen for furnishings & household equpment (5.1% vs 4.9%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (3.9% vs 4.1%); health (3.3% vs 3.1%) and restaurants & hotels (2.8% vs 2.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 1.1%, the most since last December, after a 0.1% decrease in the prior month. The largest monthly price increases were recorded in transport (5.1% vs 0.7%); recreation and culture (1.4% vs 0.1%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.1% vs 0.6%). source: INE, Cape Verde

Inflation Rate in Cape Verde increased to 2.70 percent in September from 0.80 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Cape Verde averaged 2.16 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.20 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -4.40 percent in February of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cape Verde Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Cape Verde Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Cape Verde increased to 2.70 percent in September from 0.80 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Cape Verde is expected to be 3.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Cape Verde Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.60 percent in 2027 and 1.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-17 11:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 0.8% 0.4% 0.7%
2026-10-14 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.7% 0.8% 1.0%
2026-11-13 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 2.7%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 122.80 121.46 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 122.20 121.10 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate 1.50 0.30 percent Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 109.13 109.12 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 132.19 126.48 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 1.70 -0.40 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.70 0.80 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.10 -0.10 percent Sep 2026


Cape Verde Inflation Rate
In Cape Verde, the three main components of the consumer price index are: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (25 percent of total weight); Housing and Utilities (25 percent) and Transport (13 percent). Others include: Clothing and Footwear (7 percent); Miscellaneous Goods and Services (7 percent); Household Contents, Equipment and Maintenance (5 percent). Communication, Restaurants and Hotels, Recreation and Culture, Health, Education and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 19 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.70 0.80 10.20 -4.40 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Cape Verde Inflation Rate Picks Up to 9-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Cape Verde quickened to 2.7% in September 2026 from 0.8% in August, reaching the highest since December 2025. Transport prices exerted the strongest upward pressure, with inflation rising to 11% from 4% in August. Significant price increases were also seen for furnishings & household equpment (5.1% vs 4.9%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (3.9% vs 4.1%); health (3.3% vs 3.1%) and restaurants & hotels (2.8% vs 2.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 1.1%, the most since last December, after a 0.1% decrease in the prior month. The largest monthly price increases were recorded in transport (5.1% vs 0.7%); recreation and culture (1.4% vs 0.1%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.1% vs 0.6%).
2026-10-15
Cape Verde Inflation Rate Inches Higher to 0.8%
The annual inflation rate in Cape Verde rose to 0.8% in August 2026 from 0.6% in the prior month. The main upward pressure came from prices of furnishings & household equipment (4.9% vs 5.9%) in July) and transportation (4.5% vs 2.5%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco (4.1% vs 3.6%) and hotels, cafes and restaurants (2.8% vs 2.6%) also contributed. By contrast, prices decreased for housing & utilities (-1.8% vs 0.1%); communications (-0.4% vs -0.3%) and food & non-alcoholic beverages (-0.4% vs -0.1%). On a monthly basis, the CPI fell by 0.1% in August, after a 0.2% increase in the preceding month.
2026-09-17
Cape Verde Inflation Rate Softens in July
The annual inflation rate in Cape Verde eased to 0.4% in July 2026, down from a five-month high of 1.1% in June. Price growth moderated primarily for transportation (2.5% vs 5.4% in June); clothing & footwear (2.9% vs 4.7%) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (3.6% vs 4.3%). Additionally, prices decreased for housing & utilities (-3.4% vs -3.6%); communications (-0.3% vs -0.3%) and food & non-alcoholic beverages (-0.1% vs 0.9%). Conversely, upward pressure stemmed from furnishings & household equipment (5.9% vs 5.9%); health (3.4% vs 3.3%) and restaurants & hotels (2.6% vs 1.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.2%, following a 0.5% increase in the prior month.
2026-08-20