Rwanda's overall inflation rate climbed further to 15.9% in August 2026, a fresh high since September 2023, from 13.8% in July. Inflation has now accelerated for five consecutive months. Strong price pressures stemmed from transportation (27.5% vs 27.5% in July); communications (27.6%); housing & utlities (19.9% vs 20.5%); food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.7% vs 12.6%) and restaurants & hotels (13.7% vs 12.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI surged by 2.6%, the steepest increase in four motnhs, after a 0.3% rise in the prior month. source: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda

Inflation Rate in Rwanda increased to 15.90 percent in August from 13.80 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Rwanda averaged 6.65 percent from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 33.80 percent in November of 2022 and a record low of -15.80 percent in February of 1999. This page provides - Rwanda Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Rwanda Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Rwanda increased to 15.90 percent in August from 13.80 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Rwanda is expected to be 16.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Rwanda Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 8.50 percent in 2027 and 7.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-10 09:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 13.8% 12.7% 13.2%
2026-09-10 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 15.9% 13.8% 14.1%
2026-10-10 08:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 15.9% 16.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Core Inflation Rate 10.30 10.00 percent Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 186.10 186.90 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 230.60 230.30 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 16.70 12.60 percent Aug 2026
GDP Deflator 114.00 111.00 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 15.90 13.80 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 2.60 0.30 percent Aug 2026


Rwanda Inflation Rate
In Rwanda, the two main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (39% of the total weight) and Housing & Utilities (18%). Others include: Transport (8%), Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (7%), Restaurants & Hotels (6%), Clothing & Footwear (5%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (5%), Household Contents, Equipment & Maintenance (3%), Communications (2%), Recreation & Culture (2%), Education (2%) and Health (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.90 13.80 33.80 -15.80 1997 - 2026 percent Monthly
2014M2=100, NSA

News Stream
Rwanda Inflation Rate Continues to Soar
Rwanda's overall inflation rate climbed further to 15.9% in August 2026, a fresh high since September 2023, from 13.8% in July. Inflation has now accelerated for five consecutive months. Strong price pressures stemmed from transportation (27.5% vs 27.5% in July); communications (27.6%); housing & utlities (19.9% vs 20.5%); food & non-alcoholic beverages (16.7% vs 12.6%) and restaurants & hotels (13.7% vs 12.8%). On a monthly basis, the CPI surged by 2.6%, the steepest increase in four motnhs, after a 0.3% rise in the prior month.
2026-09-10
Rwanda Annual Inflation Accelerates Further
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 13.8% in July 2026 from 12.7% in June, marking the highest level since September 2023 and the fourth consecutive monthly increase. The acceleration was mainly driven by higher inflation for food (12.6% vs 8%), particularly vegetables (17.3% vs 11.8%), as well as furnishings (10.4% vs 10.2%) and education (11.8% vs 11.3%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing and utilities (20.5% vs 23.3%), transport (27.5% vs 29.1%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (11% vs 13.5%), restaurants and hotels (12.8% vs 13.4%), health (2.5% vs 6.5%) and clothing and footwear (2.8% vs 4.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, slowing from 0.4% in June.
2026-08-10
Rwanda Inflation Rate Quickens for 3rd Month
Rwanda's annual inflation rate rose for the third month to 12.7% in June 2026, the highest level since October 2023, up from May's 12.3%. Prices climbed further for transportation (29.1% vs 28% in May); housing & utilities (23.3% vs 21.8%); recreation & culture (11.3% vs 8.5%) and food & non-alcoholic beverages (8% vs 7.6%), especially meat (14.7%) and vegetables (11.8%). At the same time, prices remained elevated for health (65%); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (13.5%); restaurants & hotels (13.4%); education (11.3%), furnishings & household equipment (10.2%) and miscellaneous goods & services (9.2%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.4%, after a 0.6% increase in the month before.
2026-07-10