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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. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1.80 percent in January from 2.10 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 2.03 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1.80 percent in January from 2.10 percent in December of 2025. 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.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI	104.50	104.30	points	Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities	114.90	114.70	points	Dec 2025
CPI Transportation	101.00	101.10	points	Dec 2025
Food Inflation	1.30	1.30	percent	Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY	1.80	2.10	percent	Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM	0.20	0.10	percent	Jan 2026
Producer Prices	162.00	159.60	points	Jan 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY	2.90	3.10	percent	Jan 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	2.10	11.10	-5.00	2000 - 2026	percent	Monthly	2018=100

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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

Saudi Arabia’s Inflation Rises Less Than Expected

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia rose to 2.1% in December from 1.9% in November, slightly below market expectations of 2.2%. Inflation accelerated in several categories, including personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous items (7.0% vs 6.6% in November), recreation, sport, and culture (2.4% vs 1.3%), and restaurants and accommodation services (0.9% vs -0.5%). Price growth also picked up for clothing and footwear (0.4% vs 0.3%) and information and communication (0.2% vs 0.1%), while furnishings and household equipment returned to positive territory (0.1% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (4.1% vs 4.3%) and for insurance and financial services (4.1% vs 5.1%), while remaining unchanged for food and beverages (1.3%), tobacco (1.0%), health (0.2%), transport (1.5%), and education services (1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, matching the pace of the previous period.

2026-01-15

Saudi Arabia Inflation Lowest in 11 Months

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia eased to 1.9% in November 2025 from 2.1% in October, below the expected 2%, marking the lowest level since December 2024. Price growth slowed mainly for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in October), housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (4.3% vs 4.5%), and transport (1.5% vs 1.6%). Inflation also notably moderated for recreation and culture (1.3% vs 2.4%) and insurance and financial services (5.1% vs 8.2%). Meanwhile, costs declined for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -0.5%), as well as restaurants and accommodation services (-0.5% vs 1.1%). On the other hand, inflation picked up for tobacco (1% vs 0.9%), education services (1.5% vs 1.4%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous items (6.6% vs 5.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew 0.1%, following a 0.3% gain in the previous period.

2025-12-15