Namibia Inflation Rate Ebbs to 2021-Lows

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-12T10:25:18+00:00

In January 2026, Namibia's annual inflation rate decreased to 2.9%, the lowest since February 2021, driven by lower prices in food, education, and hospitality, despite a 0.8% monthly CPI increase.

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2026-02-12 10:25:18

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The annual inflation rate in Namibia edged down to 2.9% in January 2026, the lowest level since February 2021, from 3.2% in December. This marked the third consecutive month of slowing inflation, mainly on account of food & non-alcoholic beverages (1.9% vs 2.6% in December); education (2.4% vs 4.3%); hotels, cafes & restaurants (3.6% vs 4.2%) and recreation & culture (3.7% vs 4.3%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.8%, accelerating from a 0.1% increase in the prior month.

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