Namibia’s consumer price inflation accelerated in August 2026, with the month‑over‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 0.60%, up from 0.10% in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 10 September 2026, indicate a notable pick‑up in price pressures compared with the previous month.
On a month‑over‑month basis, the “Actual” figure of 0.60% for August reflects a much faster pace of price increases than the “Previous” 0.10% recorded in July, which compared prices between June and July. The shift suggests that underlying cost or demand factors strengthened between July and August, leading to a steeper rise in consumer prices.
The data will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers, as a sustained increase in short‑term inflation momentum could influence expectations for future price stability and potential policy responses in Namibia.
