Namibia’s consumer price momentum picked up sharply at the start of 2026, with the month‑over‑month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.80% in January 2026, up from a modest 0.10% in December 2025. The data, updated on 12 February 2026, highlight a notable acceleration in short‑term price growth after a relatively subdued end to last year.
On a month‑over‑month basis, the January reading compares the change in prices from December 2025 to January 2026, while December’s 0.10% figure reflected the change from November to December 2025. The step-up from 0.10% to 0.80% suggests that inflationary pressures strengthened significantly at the turn of the year, although the data release does not specify which categories contributed most to the increase.
The latest release will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers, as the faster pace of monthly price growth could signal a shifting inflation trend in Namibia if similar readings persist in the coming months.
