Cost of food in Maldives increased 1.70 percent in March of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Maldives averaged 2.85 percent from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10.70 percent in May of 2017 and a record low of -5.20 percent in May of 2018. source: Maldives Monetary Authority

Food Inflation in Maldives is expected to be 3.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



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Maldives Food Inflation
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.70 3.10 10.70 -5.20 2012 - 2026 percent Monthly
June 2012 = 100