Rwanda’s year-over-year consumer price inflation picked up in January 2026, rising to 8.90% from 8.00% in December 2025, according to data updated on 10 February 2026. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading indicates a renewed acceleration in price pressures after the previous month’s lower print.
The figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing price changes in January 2026 with those in January 2025. Similarly, the December 2025 reading of 8.00% reflected the change versus December 2024. The uptick suggests that inflationary forces in Rwanda strengthened at the start of the year, potentially complicating the policy backdrop for authorities seeking to balance price stability with economic growth.
With the annual inflation rate moving further away from its previous level, investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely for signs of whether January’s increase marks the start of a new upward trend or a temporary interruption in Rwanda’s disinflation path.
