The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia edged up to 1.8% in May 2026 from 1.7% in the previous month, matching market expectations. Costs increased in food and beverages (0.7% vs 0.6% in April), transportation (1.5% vs 1%), recreation and culture (2.6% vs 1.8%), and restaurants and hotels (1.7% vs 1%). In addition, deflation slowed in clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs -0.3%), while price growth remained steady in tobacco (at 0.4%) and education (at 1.4%). On the other hand, costs moderated in housing utilities (3.7% vs 3.8%), health (0.2% vs 0.4%), information and communication (0.6% vs 1.3%), insurance and financial services (2.2% vs 2.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5.6% vs 6.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in May, unchanged from the preceding period and matching market expectations. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.80 percent in May from 1.70 percent in April 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 June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 1.80 percent in May from 1.70 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia is expected to be 1.80 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 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.7% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8%
2026-06-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 1.8% 1.7% 1.8% 1.8%
2026-07-15 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 1.8% 1.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 105.30 105.10 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 116.70 116.40 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 102.10 101.50 points May 2026
Food Inflation 0.70 0.60 percent May 2026
GDP Deflator 102.50 94.90 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.80 1.70 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 0.20 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 164.50 162.60 points May 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 4.60 3.30 percent May 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 May Inflation Ticks Up to 1.8%
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia edged up to 1.8% in May 2026 from 1.7% in the previous month, matching market expectations. Costs increased in food and beverages (0.7% vs 0.6% in April), transportation (1.5% vs 1%), recreation and culture (2.6% vs 1.8%), and restaurants and hotels (1.7% vs 1%). In addition, deflation slowed in clothing and footwear (-0.1% vs -0.3%), while price growth remained steady in tobacco (at 0.4%) and education (at 1.4%). On the other hand, costs moderated in housing utilities (3.7% vs 3.8%), health (0.2% vs 0.4%), information and communication (0.6% vs 1.3%), insurance and financial services (2.2% vs 2.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5.6% vs 6.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in May, unchanged from the preceding period and matching market expectations.
2026-06-15
Saudi Arabia Inflation Eases Slightly in April
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia eased to 1.7% in April 2026 from 1.8% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.8%. Prices rose at a softer pace in housing and utilities (3.8% vs 3.9% in March), recreation, sport and culture (1.8% vs 2.0%), restaurant and accommodation services (1.0% vs 2.2%), and personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (6.3% vs 8.2%). Additionally, deflation continued in clothing and footwear (-0.3% vs -0.1%) and furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (unchanged at -0.5%). Meanwhile, costs increased further in food and beverages (0.6% vs 0.3%), transport (1.0% vs 0.9%), information and communication (1.3% vs 1.0%), and insurance and financial services (2.3% vs 2.1%), while inflation remained steady for tobacco (0.4%), health (0.4%), and education (1.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% in April, easing slightly from 0.3% in the previous month.
2026-05-14
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