Key data points
Last release
—
Observation period
May 2025
Next release
—
Forecast
—
Highest
24.60 % on Jul 31, 2021
Lowest
6.00 % on Feb 29, 2012
About Zambia inflation rate YoY
In Zambia, the four main components of the consumer price index are: Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (54% of the total weight); Housing & Utilities (11%); Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Maintenance of the House (8%); and Clothing & Footwear (8%). Others include: Transport (6%); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%); Education (3%). Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Recreation and Culture, Communications, Health and Restaurants & Hotels account for the remaining 5% of total weight.
Related indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest figure Zambia inflation rate YoY has ever reached is 24.60%.
The lowest ever Zambia inflation rate YoY is 6.00%.
Last month Zambia inflation rate YoY was 15.30%, and the month before it reached 16.50%. To better understand the dynamics, compare these two values.