The Consumer Price Index in Malawi increased 3.70 percent in January of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in Malawi averaged 1.25 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 21.00 percent in January of 2002 and a record low of -9.40 percent in June of 2014. source: National Statistical Office of Malawi



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 282.50 272.30 points Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 222.60 216.90 points Nov 2025
CPI Transportation 216.10 213.30 points Nov 2025
Food Inflation 22.10 26.50 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 24.90 26.00 percent Jan 2026


Malawi Inflation Rate MoM
In Malawi, 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
3.70 3.00 21.00 -9.40 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
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