Botswana’s consumer inflation slowed slightly in October 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) easing to 7.6%, down from 7.8% in September 2026. The latest figures, updated on 13 November 2026, show a continued moderation in price pressures, although inflation remains elevated on an annual basis.
Both the current and previous readings are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s price levels with the same month a year earlier. The October data indicate that while price growth is still strong, the pace of increase is gradually decelerating compared with earlier in the year, which may be watched closely by policymakers, investors, and businesses assessing the inflation outlook for Botswana.
