Botswana’s consumer price inflation eased in February 2026, with the month-over-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.2%, down from a 0.6% increase recorded in January 2026. The latest data, updated on 13 March 2026, indicate a deceleration in price growth compared with the start of the year.
On a month-over-month basis, the “Actual” figure for February reflects how prices changed from January to February 2026, while the “Previous” figure for January captures the change from December 2025 to January 2026. The slowdown from 0.6% to 0.2% suggests that short-term inflationary pressures may be moderating, potentially offering some relief to consumers and providing policymakers with a calmer price backdrop as they assess upcoming monetary and fiscal decisions.
