In February 2025, Zambia’s inflation rate reached 16.8%, its highest since November 2021. This is a slight increase from the previous month’s 16.7%. Food price inflation surged to 20.6%, while non-food inflation fell to 11.7%. Monthly consumer prices rose by 2.4%, faster than January’s 2.1% increase.
Zambia’s annual inflation rate experienced an increase in February 2025, reaching 16.8%, the highest level observed since November 2021. This figure marks a slight rise from the previous month’s rate of 16.7%.
Food prices demonstrated a significant surge, escalating to 20.6% in February, up from 19.2% in January. Conversely, non-food inflation witnessed a decrease, falling to 11.7% from 13.2%.
In terms of monthly changes, consumer prices rose by 2.4% in February, which is quicker than the 2.1% increase recorded in January.
In summary, Zambia’s inflation rate is on the rise, with notable increases in food prices. The overall inflation rate is now at 16.8%, up from 16.7% in January. Meanwhile, non-food inflation has declined, highlighting mixed trends in the consumer price landscape. Efforts to monitor and manage these changes will be critical for economic stability moving forward.
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