The annual inflation rate in Pakistan rose sharply to 10.9% in April 2026, up from 7.3% in March, remaining well above the State Bank of Pakistan’s target range of 5–7% and near highs last seen in 2024. Price increases were broad-based, with the strongest upward pressures coming from housing and utilities, which climbed to 16.8% from 11.5%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages, which rose to 7.6% from 3.6%. Transport costs saw a steep surge, jumping 29.9% compared to 12.5% in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 2.5%, marking the fastest pace in nine months and accelerating from 1.2% in March. source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 10.90 percent in April from 7.30 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Pakistan averaged 8.36 percent from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 37.97 percent in May of 2023 and a record low of -10.32 percent in February of 1959. This page provides the latest reported value for - Pakistan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Pakistan Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 10.90 percent in April from 7.30 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Pakistan is expected to be 9.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Pakistan Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 5.50 percent in 2027 and 4.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-01 09:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 7.3% 7% 7.9%
2026-05-01 09:20 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 10.9% 7.3% 7.6%
2026-06-02 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 292.81 285.73 points Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 272.87 266.40 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 399.70 346.13 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation 7.63 3.60 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 10.90 7.30 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 2.50 1.20 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 350.71 333.78 points Apr 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 13.60 6.70 percent Apr 2026


Pakistan Inflation Rate
In Pakistan, most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (35% of the total weight), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (24%), Clothing & Footwear (9%), and Restaurants & Hotels (7%). The index also includes: Transport (6%); Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%); Furnishing & Household Equipment (4%); Education (4%); Health (3%); Communications (2%); Recreation & Culture (2%); and Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10.90 7.30 37.97 -10.32 1957 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015/2016=100

News Stream
Pakistan Inflation Rate at 2024-Highs
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan rose sharply to 10.9% in April 2026, up from 7.3% in March, remaining well above the State Bank of Pakistan’s target range of 5–7% and near highs last seen in 2024. Price increases were broad-based, with the strongest upward pressures coming from housing and utilities, which climbed to 16.8% from 11.5%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages, which rose to 7.6% from 3.6%. Transport costs saw a steep surge, jumping 29.9% compared to 12.5% in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 2.5%, marking the fastest pace in nine months and accelerating from 1.2% in March.
2026-05-01
Pakistan Inflation Rate Accelerates in March
The annual inflation rate in Pakistan rose to 7.3% in March 2026, up from 7% in February. This marks the highest level since August 2024, falling out of the State Bank of Pakistan's 5-7% range. Upward price pressures were mainly due to transport (12.5% versus 0.4%) and housing and utilities (11.5% versus 9.7%). In contrast, price increases slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.6% versus 5.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.2%, up from 0.3% in the previous month.
2026-04-01
Pakistan Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January
Pakistan’s year-on-year inflation climbed to 5.8% in January 2026, up from 5.6% in December, staying within the State Bank of Pakistan’s 5–7% target range and the Ministry of Finance’s forecast of 5–6%. Price increases accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.90% vs 3.24%), housing and utilities (7.29% vs 6.86%), and miscellaneous goods and services (20.97% vs 19.26%), while transport inflation eased to 2.61% from 4.94%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4%, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in December.
2026-02-02