The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia edged up to 1.8% in March 2026 from a seventeen-month low of 1.7% in the previous month. The increase was mainly driven by higher housing and utility costs, up 3.9% (vs 4.1% in February), due to a 4.8% increase (vs 5.1%) in actual rents. Transport prices also rose 0.9% (vs 1.9%), reflecting a 5.5% gain (vs 5.6%) in passenger transport services, while restaurant and accommodation services increased 2.2% (vs 1.9%). Additionally, inflation increased for insurance and financial services (2.1% vs 1%) and recreation, sport and culture (2% vs 1.8%), while it remained steady for personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (at 8.2%). In contrast, costs declined for clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs 0%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.5% vs -0.9%). Monthly, consumer prices rose by 0.3% in March, the sharpest since October 2025, after showing no growth in the preceding period. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.80 percent in March from 1.70 percent in February 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 April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.80 percent in March from 1.70 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia is expected to be 1.50 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
2026-03-15 12:00 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 1.7% 1.8% 1.9%
2026-04-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 1.8% 1.7% 1.7%
2026-05-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 104.80 104.50 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 116.10 115.80 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 101.20 101.40 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 0.30 0.00 percent Mar 2026
GDP Deflator 95.10 97.70 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 1.80 1.70 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 162.40 162.20 points Mar 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 3.30 3.50 percent Mar 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
1.80 1.70 11.10 -5.00 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Saudi Arabia March Inflation Up 1.8%
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia edged up to 1.8% in March 2026 from a seventeen-month low of 1.7% in the previous month. The increase was mainly driven by higher housing and utility costs, up 3.9% (vs 4.1% in February), due to a 4.8% increase (vs 5.1%) in actual rents. Transport prices also rose 0.9% (vs 1.9%), reflecting a 5.5% gain (vs 5.6%) in passenger transport services, while restaurant and accommodation services increased 2.2% (vs 1.9%). Additionally, inflation increased for insurance and financial services (2.1% vs 1%) and recreation, sport and culture (2% vs 1.8%), while it remained steady for personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (at 8.2%). In contrast, costs declined for clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs 0%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-0.5% vs -0.9%). Monthly, consumer prices rose by 0.3% in March, the sharpest since October 2025, after showing no growth in the preceding period.
2026-04-15
Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate Hits 17-Month Low
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate edged down to 1.7% in February 2026 from 1.8% in the prior month, marking the lowest level since September 2024. Price pressures eased for housing and utilities (4.1% vs 4.2% in January), insurance and financial services (1.0% vs 3.3%), recreation and culture (1.0% vs 2.3%), tobacco (0.4% vs 0.7%), education (1.4% vs 1.6%), and transport (1.4% vs 1.5%). Meanwhile, prices were flat for food and drinks (vs 0.2% previously), and clothing and footwear (vs a 0.5% gain in January). Simultaneously, prices fell further for furnishings and household equipment (-0.9% vs -0.3%). On the other hand, inflation rebounded slightly in health (0.1% vs -0.1%) and accelerated for personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods (8.2% vs 7.9%), restaurants and hotels (1.9% vs 1.0%), and communication (1.1% vs 0.3%). Monthly, consumer prices were unchanged, following a 0.2% increase in January, which had been the largest rise in three months.
2026-03-15
Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate Eases to 16-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia fell to 1.8% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, falling short of market expectations of 2.0% and marking the lowest reading since September 2024. Price growth slowed for insurance and financial services (3.3% vs 4.1% in December), recreation and culture (2.3% vs 2.4%), food and drinks (0.2% vs 1.3%), and tobacco (0.7% vs 1.0%). In addition, cost fell for furnishings and household equipment (-0.3% vs 0.1%) and health (-0.1% vs 0.2%). On the other hand, inflation held steady for transport (at 1.5%) while edged higher for housing, utilities (4.2% vs 4.1%), restaurants and accommodation (1.0% vs 0.9%), clothing (0.5% vs 0.4%), communication (0.3% vs 0.2%), and education (1.6% vs 1.5%). Meanwhile, prices of personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous items accelerated (7.9% vs 7.0%). Monthly consumer prices rose 0.2%, following 0.1% increases in November and December and pointing to the highest level in three months.
2026-02-15