Malawi's inflation rate decreased in May 2026 due to falling food prices
Malawi's year-on-year inflation rate fell to 23.4 percent in May 2026 from 24.3 percent in April 2026. Food inflation declined to 17.6 percent in May 2026 from 19.1 percent in April 2026, while non-food inflation eased slightly from 33.2 percent to 33.0 percent over the same period.
Malawi's year-on-year inflation rate dropped to 23.4 percent in May 2026 from 24.3 percent in April 2026, according to corroborated data. Food inflation decreased to 17.6 percent in May 2026 from 19.1 percent in April 2026. Non-food inflation fell from 33.2 percent in April 2026 to 33.0 percent in May 2026. According to mwnation.com, Malawi’s year-on-year inflation rate rose to 28.2 percent in August 2025 from 27.3 percent in July 2025. Food inflation reached 33.7 percent in August 2025, and non-food inflation remained at 19.5 percent that month, according to mwnation.com. Other reports indicate Malawi’s year-on-year inflation rate rose to 28.2 percent in August 2025 from 27.3 percent in July 2025, and that inflation had climbed for the second consecutive month, rising by 0.9 percentage points to 28.2 percent in August 2025. Households and businesses faced economic strain due to high food prices in August 2025.
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