Annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 4.7% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
4.7%
Change on year
down 34.2%
Rank
10th
of 39 regions
All-time high
12.0%
in 2008
All-time low
3.3%
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia, 2000–2024

46810122000201220242000: 4 %2001: 3.3 %2002: 3.8 %2003: 4.7 %2004: 5.8 %2005: 7 %2006: 6.8 %2007: 7.6 %2008: 12 %2009: 5.4 %2010: 8.1 %2011: 11.3 %2012: 9.5 %2013: 7.7 %2014: 7 %2015: 4.5 %2016: 4.4 %2017: 5 %2018: 3.9 %2019: 3.7 %2020: 5.7 %2021: 5.5 %2022: 7.7 %2023: 7.1 %2024: 4.7 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia is 4.7%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 34.2% on the previous year and down 33.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia peaked at 12.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 2001.

Southern Asia ranks 10th of 39 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.0% 3.3% 12.0% 10
2010s 6.5% 3.7% 11.3% 10
2020s 6.1% 4.7% 7.7% 5

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  6. 12 Ghana 22.8% compare
  7. 13 Ethiopia 21.0% compare

See the full ranking of 223 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in Southern Asia was 4.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 12.0% in 2008.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 2001.
How does Southern Asia rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
Southern Asia ranks 10th out of 39 regions with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Southern Asia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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