Inflation Saudi Arabia 2026
Average inflation: 1.8%
Inflation in 2026
Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 1.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 1.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.7%
- Difference
- 0.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 9 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 3.9%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -0.5%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 3.9%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -0.5%
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.1%.
- 5-year average
- 2.1%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2008)
- 9.9%
- All-time low (2019)
- -2.1%
Trend
Over the period 2024-2026, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, inflation has fallen by 0.2 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -0.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for SAR 100 this year will cost approximately SAR 101.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2026
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8% | +0.2 |
| February | 1.7% | 0.0 |
| March | 1.8% | -0.3 |
| April | 1.7% | -0.4 |
| May | 1.8% | -0.3 |
| June | 1.8% | -0.2 |
| July | 1.8% | -0.4 |
| August | 1.8% | -0.5 |
| September | 1.9% | -0.3 |
| Average | 1.8% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 26/10/2026. Not all months available yet.