Malawi: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 302 index points as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 297.1 index points. Historically, the average for Malawi from January 2000 to September 2026 is 295.449 index points. The minimum of 29.3744 index points was recorded in August 2000, while the maximum of 1462.5959 index points was reached in December 2025.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: National Statistical Office of Malawi
| Recent values | Malawi: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 302 |
| 2026 Aug | 297.1 |
| 2026 Jul | 291.3 |
| 2026 Jun | 285.5 |
| 2026 May | 285.2 |
| 2026 Apr | 285.8 |
| 2026 Mar | 293.2 |
| 2026 Feb | 291.6 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 28.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1,734.5710 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 8,148.40 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 302.0000 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.65 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.88 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,543.70 | 6/2026 | billion |