Pakistan’s inflation rate rose by 11.15% year-on-year in August 2026 from a four-month low of 9.20% in the previous month, remaining well above the State Bank of Pakistan’s 5%-7% target range. Costs increased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.89% vs 10.64% in July), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.20% vs 3.19%), clothing and footwear (9.23% vs 9.18%), housing and utilities (8.87% vs 7.14%), furnishing and household equipment (7.08% vs 6.92%), health (8.02% vs 7.80%), transportation (20.17% vs 15.08%), restaurants and hotels (6.10% vs 5.71%), and miscellaneous goods and services (12.15% vs 10.80%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for recreation and culture (0.48% vs 1.25%) and education (7.82% vs 9.00%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.2% in August, matching the pace from the preceding period. source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 11.10 percent in August from 9.20 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Pakistan averaged 8.37 percent from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 37.97 percent in May of 2023 and a record low of -10.32 percent in February of 1959. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Pakistan Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 11.10 percent in August from 9.20 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Pakistan is expected to be 10.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Pakistan Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 5.50 percent in 2027 and 4.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-03 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 9.2% 11.1% 10.2%
2026-09-02 07:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 11.1% 9.2% 10.0%
2026-10-01 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 11.1% 10%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 270.35 296.97 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 246.24 266.63 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 317.93 369.45 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 13.89 10.64 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 11.10 9.20 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.20 1.20 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 313.68 343.96 points Aug 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 11.80 9.40 percent Aug 2026


Pakistan Inflation Rate
In Pakistan, most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (35% of the total weight), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (24%), Clothing & Footwear (9%), and Restaurants & Hotels (7%). The index also includes: Transport (6%); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%); Furnishing & Household Equipment (4%); Education (4%); Health (3%); Communications (2%); Recreation & Culture (2%); and Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11.10 9.20 37.97 -10.32 1957 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015/2016=100

News Stream
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 11.1% in August
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose by 11.15% year-on-year in August 2026 from a four-month low of 9.20% in the previous month, remaining well above the State Bank of Pakistan’s 5%-7% target range. Costs increased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.89% vs 10.64% in July), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.20% vs 3.19%), clothing and footwear (9.23% vs 9.18%), housing and utilities (8.87% vs 7.14%), furnishing and household equipment (7.08% vs 6.92%), health (8.02% vs 7.80%), transportation (20.17% vs 15.08%), restaurants and hotels (6.10% vs 5.71%), and miscellaneous goods and services (12.15% vs 10.80%). Meanwhile, price growth slowed for recreation and culture (0.48% vs 1.25%) and education (7.82% vs 9.00%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 1.2% in August, matching the pace from the preceding period.
2026-09-02
Pakistan Annual Inflation Eases in July
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan eased to 9.2% in July 2026, from 11.1% in the previous month, remaining well above the State Bank of Pakistan's 5%-7% target range. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer inflation for housing and utilities (7.1% vs 15.5%) and transport (15.1% vs 25.7%), while clothing and footwear inflation edged lower (9.2% vs 9.3%). In contrast, food inflation accelerated to 10.6% from 9.4%, as prices of non-perishable food items remained elevated (11.6% vs 10.2%). Additional upward pressure came from restaurants and hotels (5.7% vs 5.4%), education (9.0% vs 8.3%), health (7.8% vs 7.6%), and communication, where inflation surged to 13.6% from 0.9%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.2% in July, rebounding from a 0.3% decline in June.
2026-08-03
Pakistan Inflation Rate Slows in June
Pakistan's annual inflation rate eased to 11.0% in June 2026 from a two-year high of 11.7% in May, and in line with the government's forecast range of 11%-12%. The slowdown was mainly due to housing and utilities (15.5% vs. 16.1%), while inflation fell sharply for transport (25.7% vs. 39.5%). In contrast, food inflation accelerated to 9.4% from 6.8%, reaching its highest level since April 2024. Although geopolitical tensions have eased, Pakistan remains highly dependent on imported energy, with policymakers expecting energy prices to stay elevated in the near term. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.3% in June, reversing a 0.5% increase in the previous month.
2026-07-01