Namibia’s annual inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quickened to 4.10% in May 2026, up from 3.10% in April 2026. The data, updated on 11 June 2026, reflect a year-over-year comparison, meaning May’s figure tracks price changes relative to May of the previous year.
The previous reading for April represented a 3.10% year-over-year increase, while the latest May figure indicates a noticeably faster pace of price growth. Under the comparison methodology, both the current and previous indicators measure how much prices have changed versus the same month a year earlier, highlighting a clear acceleration in inflation momentum between April and May.
