Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia rose by 1.9% year-on-year in September 2026, falling short of market expectations for a 2.1% gain but up from a 1.8% increase in August. The latest figure also marked the fastest rise since December last year, driven primarily by higher costs for food and beverages (at 1.4%), housing and utilities (3.6% vs 3.9% in August), and transportation (2.3% vs 2.0%). Inflation also continued to increase for recreation, sport and culture (2.5% vs 2.8%), restaurants and accommodation services (1.9% vs 1.4%), insurance and financial services (2.0% vs 1.7%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods (3.3% vs 3.5%). On the other hand, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.4% vs -0.5%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.5% vs -0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices remained unchanged in September, missing market forecasts for a 0.1% rise and following a 0.1% gain in the preceding period. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.90 percent in September from 1.80 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 2.02 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.10 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -5.00 percent in December of 2018. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.90 percent in September from 1.80 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia is expected to be 1.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.90 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8%
2026-10-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 1.9% 1.8% 2.1% 1.9%
2026-11-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 1.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 105.80 105.80 points Sep 2026
CPI Clothing 96.20 96.50 points Sep 2026
CPI Education 103.70 102.50 points Sep 2026
CPI Food and Beverages 103.30 103.20 points Sep 2026
CPI Health 99.90 100.00 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 118.20 118.00 points Sep 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 106.10 106.70 points Sep 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 107.70 108.20 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 103.20 103.30 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 1.40 1.40 percent Sep 2026
GDP Deflator 110.70 102.70 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 1.80 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.00 0.10 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 110.00 110.20 points Sep 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 4.20 5.00 percent Sep 2026


Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate
In Saudi Arabia, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (26%), Food & Beverages (19%), and Transport (13%). The index also includes: Miscellaneous Goods & Services (13%), Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Household (7%), Communications (6%), Restaurants & Hotels (6%), Clothing & Footwear (4%), Recreation & Culture (3%), Education (3%), Health (1%), and Tobacco (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.90 1.80 11.10 -5.00 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Saudi Inflation Hits 9-Month High
Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia rose by 1.9% year-on-year in September 2026, falling short of market expectations for a 2.1% gain but up from a 1.8% increase in August. The latest figure also marked the fastest rise since December last year, driven primarily by higher costs for food and beverages (at 1.4%), housing and utilities (3.6% vs 3.9% in August), and transportation (2.3% vs 2.0%). Inflation also continued to increase for recreation, sport and culture (2.5% vs 2.8%), restaurants and accommodation services (1.9% vs 1.4%), insurance and financial services (2.0% vs 1.7%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods (3.3% vs 3.5%). On the other hand, prices declined for clothing and footwear (-0.4% vs -0.5%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.5% vs -0.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices remained unchanged in September, missing market forecasts for a 0.1% rise and following a 0.1% gain in the preceding period.
2026-10-15
Saudi Inflation Rate Unchanged for 4th Month
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 1.8% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous three months and in line with market expectations. Prices mainly increased for transport (2.0% vs 1.4% in July), recreation, sport and culture (2.8% vs 2.4%), insurance and financial services (1.7% vs 1.4%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous (3.5% vs 2.9%). Inflation also continued to rise for food and beverages (1.4% vs 1.5%), housing and utilities (3.9% vs 4.2%), and restaurants and accommodation services (1.4% vs 2.0%). On the other hand, costs declined at a faster pace for clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs -0.4%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.6% vs -0.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.1% in August, marking the softest rise since December and slowing from a 0.2% gain in the preceding period.
2026-09-15
Saudi Arabia Inflation Unchanged for Third Month
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia rose by 1.8% in July 2026, matching the pace from the previous two months and in line with market expectations. Prices increased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.5% vs 1.4% in June), housing and utilities (4.2% vs 3.5%), restaurants and hotels (2.0% vs 1.5%), and education (1.2% vs 1.1%). At the same time, costs remained unchanged for information and communication (at 0.6%) and clothing and footwear (at -0.4%), while prices fell at a softer pace for furnishings and household equipment (-0.5% vs -0.6%). In contrast, inflation moderated for tobacco (0.4% vs 0.5%), recreation and culture (2.4% vs 2.5%), insurance and financial services (1.4% vs 2.1%), transportation (1.4% vs 1.7%), health (0.3% vs 0.4%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.9% vs 3.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.2%, unchanged from the previous three months and exceeding market expectations of a 0.1% increase.
2026-08-13