Core consumer prices in Afghanistan increased 7.30 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Afghanistan averaged 4.62 percent from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.26 percent in March of 2005 and a record low of -5.10 percent in July of 2023. source: National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 138.30 135.70 points Jan 2026
Core Inflation Rate 7.30 5.90 percent Jan 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 128.80 126.00 points Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 129.00 133.80 points Jan 2026
Food Inflation 8.10 5.50 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate 7.70 5.70 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.90 2.40 percent Jan 2026


Afghanistan Core Inflation Rate
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.30 5.90 16.26 -5.10 2005 - 2026 percent Monthly
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