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. source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 7.30 percent in March from 7 percent in February 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 April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Pakistan increased to 7.30 percent in March from 7 percent in February 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
2026-03-02 09:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 7% 5.8% 6.2%
2026-04-01 09:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 7.3% 7% 7.9%
2026-05-01 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 7.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 282.39 281.62 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 262.35 257.56 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 309.69 315.65 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 5.82 3.90 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 7.30 7.00 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.20 0.30 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 315.21 313.15 points Feb 2026
Wholesale Prices YoY 6.70 1.10 percent Mar 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
7.30 7.00 37.97 -10.32 1957 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015/2016=100

News Stream
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
Pakistan Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Month Low
Pakistan’s annual inflation eased to 5.6% in December 2025 from 6.1% in November, marking the lowest reading since August. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer food price pressures, with inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages decelerating (3.2% vs 5.5% in November). This reflected a sharper decline in perishable food prices (-17.8% vs -3.7%), which more than offset a slight pickup in inflation for non-perishable food items (7.5% vs 7.3%). Price growth also moderated for clothing and footwear (6.2% vs 6.5%), furnishings and household maintenance (3.4% vs 3.5%), and health (7.7% vs 8.3%). Costs fell for restaurants and hotels (5.6% vs 5.3%), while prices continued to decline for recreation and culture (-4.3% vs -4.1%). In contrast, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (6.9% vs 5.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.45% after rising 0.4% in November. Annual inflation slowed in both urban areas (5.8% vs 6.1%) and rural regions (5.4% vs 6.3%).
2026-01-02