In Vanuatu, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The most important categories in the country's CPI are: Food (38% of the total weight); Housing & utilities (21%); Drinks & tobacco (7%); Household supplies (7%); and Transport (7%). Education and Communication account for 5% each, and Recreation accounts for 4%. Clothing & footwear, Miscellaneous and Health account for the remaining 6%.
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Actual |
Previous |
Highest |
Lowest |
Dates |
Unit |
Frequency |
|
|
1.40 |
0.60 |
5.20 |
-3.50 |
1998 - 2026 |
percent |
Quarterly |
March 2000= 100, NSA
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