The annual inflation rate in Zimbabwe accelerated to 4.4% in March 2026 from 3.8% in the prior month. Inflation Rate in Zimbabwe averaged 43.30 percent from 2009 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 785.55 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -7.50 percent in December of 2009. source: Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency

Inflation Rate in Zimbabwe increased to 4.40 percent in March from 3.80 percent in February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Zimbabwe increased to 4.40 percent in March from 3.80 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Zimbabwe is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Zimbabwe Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2027 and 12.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-26 08:25 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 3.8% 4.1% 3.7%
2026-03-26 08:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 4.4% 3.8% 4%
2026-04-30 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 4.4% 6.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 192.58 191.59 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 170.18 169.80 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 200.31 193.50 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 3.70 3.00 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 4.40 3.80 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.50 0.10 percent Mar 2026


Zimbabwe Inflation Rate
In Zimbabwe, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (31%), Housing & Utilities (28%), and Transport (8%). Miscellaneous Goods & Services accounts for 7%, Furniture Household, Equipment & Maintenance (5%), and Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (5%). Others include: Clothing & Footwear (4%), Education (4%), Communication (3%), Recreation & Culture (2%), Health (1%), and Restaurants & Hotels (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4.40 3.80 785.55 -7.50 2009 - 2026 percent Monthly
2024M4=100, NSA