Average inflation at 2.89% in 11 Months; Annual rate climbs to 5.22%
Summary
Nepal's average inflation was 2.89% over 11 months in fiscal year 2025/26, with year-on-year consumer inflation reaching 5.22% in mid-June, driven by increases in food, beverage, and non-food items.
Key Points
- Nepal's average inflation stood at 2.89% during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025/26.
- Year-on-year consumer inflation rose to 5.22% in mid-June.
- Food and beverage inflation was 4.95%, while non-food and services inflation was 5.37%.
- Koshi province recorded the highest inflation at 5.75%, and Sudurpashchim the lowest at 4.61%.
