Zambia: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 560.73 index points as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 558.72 index points. Historically, the average for Zambia from January 2012 to September 2026 is 279.1651 index points. The minimum of 118.77 index points was recorded in January 2012, while the maximum of 560.73 index points was reached in September 2026.
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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: Central Statistical Office of Zambia
| Recent values | Zambia: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 560.73 |
| 2026 Aug | 558.72 |
| 2026 Jul | 557.46 |
| 2026 Jun | 556.62 |
| 2026 May | 556.26 |
| 2026 Apr | 555.18 |
| 2026 Mar | 551.52 |
| 2026 Feb | 548.23 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 13.9 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 19.3633 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 190.11 | 4/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 560.7300 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.36 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 6.09 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 139.24 | 3/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 7.44 | 6/2026 | percent |