Zambia’s inflation rate reached 16.8% in February 2025, the highest since November 2021, marking a rise from 16.7% in January. Food prices increased by 20.6%, while non-food inflation fell to 11.7%. Monthly consumer prices rose by 2.4% in February, indicating growing price pressures.
In February 2025, Zambia’s annual inflation rate climbed to 16.8%, the highest level since November 2021, showing a slight rise from the previous month’s 16.7%. This upward trend reflects rising consumer prices, particularly in the food sector, which saw inflation increase substantially.
Food prices surged by 20.6% in February, compared to a growth of 19.2% in January. Conversely, non-food inflation decelerated to 11.7%, down from 13.2% in the prior month. This mixed inflation data indicates varied pressures within the economy.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices experienced a rise of 2.4% in February, outpacing the 2.1% increase recorded in January. This acceleration in monthly inflation suggests increasing cost pressures on consumers, highlighting the challenges faced by the Zambian economy amid fluctuating price dynamics.
Zambia’s inflation indicators show increasing challenges, particularly with rising food prices driving overall inflation up to 16.8% in February 2025. Although non-food inflation has slowed, the consistent upward trend in consumer prices necessitates ongoing monitoring and potential responses from policymakers to stabilize the economy.
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