The Consumer Price Index in Malawi increased 2.00 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Inflation Rate MoM in Malawi averaged 1.23 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 297.10 291.30 points Aug 2026
CPI Clothing 272.10 271.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Education 150.90 150.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Food 326.50 317.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Health 229.70 228.20 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 273.00 271.10 points Jul 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 149.10 149.00 points Jul 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 247.10 241.80 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 289.60 287.10 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation 13.40 14.30 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 20.00 20.80 percent Aug 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
2.00 2.00 21.00 -9.40 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly
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