Botswana’s consumer price pressures picked up slightly in October 2026, with the month‑on‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 0.2%, up from 0.1% in September 2026. The data, updated on 13 November 2026, indicate a modest acceleration in price growth but still point to relatively contained short‑term inflation dynamics.
On a month‑over‑month basis, the “actual” October reading compares the change in prices in October to September, while the “previous” figure reflects September’s price change versus August. The move from 0.1% to 0.2% suggests a gradual firming in inflation momentum, which investors and policymakers will watch closely for signs of whether this uptick is temporary or the start of a broader trend in Botswana’s price environment.
