Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate slowed to 11.9% in January 2026 from 12.3% in the previous month, though it remained above the market forecast of 11.7%. This marked the softest increase in consumer prices since last September, as the impact of higher fuel prices in October faded. Inflation eased for transport (27.5% vs 28.4% in December), restaurants and hotels (11.9% vs 12.8%), miscellaneous goods and services (10.4% vs 11.3%), and furnishings (10.8% vs 12.6%), while communications inflation remained steady at 0.4%. Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 1.5%), clothing (14.1% vs 12.8%), and housing (29.8% vs 29.2%) due to the lingering impact of rent increases. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 1.2% in January, accelerating from a 0.2% gain in December and marking the fastest monthly increase in three months source: CAPMAS, Egypt

Inflation Rate in Egypt decreased to 11.90 percent in January from 12.30 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Egypt averaged 10.10 percent from 1958 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 38.00 percent in September of 2023 and a record low of -4.20 percent in August of 1962. This page provides - Egypt Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Egypt Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Egypt decreased to 11.90 percent in January from 12.30 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Egypt is expected to be 12.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Egypt Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 9.00 percent in 2027 and 8.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-10 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 12.3% 12.3% 12.5% 12.4%
2026-02-10 06:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 11.9% 12.3% 11.7% 12.1%
2026-03-10 06:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 11.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 267.60 264.50 points Jan 2026
Core Consumer Prices 257.30 256.60 points Dec 2025
Core Inflation Rate YoY 11.20 11.80 percent Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 198.10 195.90 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 303.70 303.60 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 1.90 1.50 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 11.90 12.30 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.20 0.20 percent Jan 2026


Egypt Inflation Rate
In Egypt, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services that are purchased by a representative sample of households from urban areas, which include Cairo, Alexandria, urban Lower Egypt, urban Upper Egypt, Canal cities and Frontier governorates. The most important categories are Food and Beverages (32 percent of total weight); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels (19 percent); Medical Care (8 percent) and Transportation (7 percent). Clothing and Footwear account for 4 percent of total index and Education for 5 percent. Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants represent 5 percent of total weight and Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Maintenance of the Dwelling for 4 percent. Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 4 percent, Communications 3 percent, Recreation and Culture 2 percent and Tobacco and Related Products 4 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11.90 12.30 38.00 -4.20 1958 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018/2019=100

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Egypt Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low of 11.9%
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate slowed to 11.9% in January 2026 from 12.3% in the previous month, though it remained above the market forecast of 11.7%. This marked the softest increase in consumer prices since last September, as the impact of higher fuel prices in October faded. Inflation eased for transport (27.5% vs 28.4% in December), restaurants and hotels (11.9% vs 12.8%), miscellaneous goods and services (10.4% vs 11.3%), and furnishings (10.8% vs 12.6%), while communications inflation remained steady at 0.4%. Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 1.5%), clothing (14.1% vs 12.8%), and housing (29.8% vs 29.2%) due to the lingering impact of rent increases. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 1.2% in January, accelerating from a 0.2% gain in December and marking the fastest monthly increase in three months
2026-02-10
Egypt Inflation Below Forecasts
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate stood at 12.3% in December 2025, unchanged from the previous month and below the market forecast of 12.5%, as the impact of higher fuel prices in October faded. The latest reading came despite food inflation, a major component of the inflation basket, accelerating to 1.5% from 0.7% in October, which was the lowest level since April 2021. The acceleration in food prices was partly offset by a deceleration in transport costs (28.4% vs 28.9% in November), communications (0.4% vs 11.7%), and restaurants and hotels (12.8% vs 13.4%), while miscellaneous goods and services and clothing both remained steady at 11.3% and 14.9%, respectively. Meanwhile, furnishings inflation accelerated slightly (12.6% vs 12.4%), while housing inflation continued to rise (29.2% vs 27.9%) due to the lingering impact of rent increases. Monthly, the CPI rose 0.2% in December, easing slightly from a 0.3% gain in November and marking the softest monthly increase in five months.
2026-01-10
Egypt November Inflation Rate Below Forecasts
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate slowed to 12.3% in November 2025, down from October’s three-month high of 12.5% and below the market forecast of 13.1%. The deceleration was mainly driven by softer increases in food prices (0.7% vs 1.5% in October), the lowest since April 2021. Inflation also moderated for clothing (14.9% vs 15.7%) and communications (11.7% vs 11.9%), while furnishings remained steady at 12.4%. Meanwhile, housing prices (27.9% vs 27.1%) and transport costs (28.9% vs 26.0%) both rose faster, driven by higher fuel prices and a new law allowing landlords to raise rents. The government increased prices for a wide range of fuel products by nearly 13% on October 17. Also, prices for restaurants and hotels (13.4% vs 12.5%) and for miscellaneous goods and services (11.3% vs 11.0%) both accelerated in November. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3% in November, easing sharply from a 1.8% gain in October, marking the softest monthly increase in four months.
2025-12-10