Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate

Last Release

Nov 30, 2025

Actual

1.9

Units In

2.2

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jan 15, 2026

Time to Release

29 Days 16 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
11.1 Jul 2008	-5 Dec 2018	2.03 %	2000-2025	N/A

In Saudi Arabia, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food and beverage (22 percent of total weight); Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (21 percent); Transport (10 percent); Furnishings, household equipment and routine household (9 percent); and Clothing and footwear, and Communication (8 percent each). The index also includes: Miscellaneous goods and services (7 percent); and Restaurants and hotels (6 percent). Recreation and culture, education, health and tobacco account for the remaining 9 percent.

Latest Updates

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia eased to 1.9% in November 2025 from 2.1% in October, below the expected 2%, marking the lowest level since December 2024. Price growth slowed mainly for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in October), housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (4.3% vs 4.5%), and transport (1.5% vs 1.6%). Inflation also notably moderated for recreation and culture (1.3% vs 2.4%) and insurance and financial services (5.1% vs 8.2%). Meanwhile, costs declined for furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (-0.3% vs -0.5%), as well as restaurants and accommodation services (-0.5% vs 1.1%). On the other hand, inflation picked up for tobacco (1% vs 0.9%), education services (1.5% vs 1.4%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous items (6.6% vs 5.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew 0.1%, following a 0.3% gain in the previous period.