06.11.202610:22:37UTC+00Angola Inflation Maintains Downward Trend

Angola’s annual inflation rate slowed further to 8.16% in October 2026, down from 8.43% in September, reaching its lowest level since March 2015. The deceleration continues a downward trend that began in mid-2024, supported by a relatively stable kwanza and improved domestic supplies of essential goods.

Price growth eased across several major categories, including:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.28% (vs. 9.54% in September)
• Education: 15.82% (vs. 18.53%)
• Housing and utilities: 7.91% (vs. 9.07%)
• Miscellaneous goods and services: 5.10% (vs. 5.30%)
• Restaurants and hotels: 4.28% (vs. 4.40%)

By contrast, inflation accelerated in:

• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco: 9.37% (vs. 9.10%)
• Furnishings and household equipment: 6.19% (vs. 6.02%)
• Transportation: 3.43% (vs. 3.32%)

On a monthly basis, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.68% in October, unchanged from September.