Malta: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is -1.02 percent as of October 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of -0.9 percent. Historically, the average for Malta from February 1996 to October 2026 is 0.21 percent. The minimum of -3.97 percent was recorded in November 2004, while the maximum of 4.18 percent was reached in April 2004.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
- Source: Malta Statistics Authority
| Recent values | Malta: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Oct | -1.02 |
| 2026 Sep | -0.9 |
| 2026 Aug | 0.62 |
| 2026 Jul | 0.5 |
| 2026 Jun | 1.06 |
| 2026 May | 1.4 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.35 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.21 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.8922 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 30.97 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 104.0100 | 10/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -1.02 | 10/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.28 | 10/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 3.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.30 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 0.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 2.50 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | -2.40 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 4.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.90 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 16.49 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 5.75 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 10.74 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 9.68 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 1.05 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.90 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 3.50 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 2.42 | 6/2026 | percent |