Ethiopia Inflation Rate Edges Lower to 9.7%

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-03-10T14:30:18+00:00

Ethiopia's inflation rate decreased to 9.7% in February 2026, driven by lower non-food price growth, while food prices increased. Monthly consumer prices rose by 0.4%, marking a significant drop in headline inflation. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attributed this success to targeted subsidies and reforms.

EthereumCraftsman

2026-03-10 14:30:18

Abstract generation in progress

The annual inflation rate in Ethiopia ticked down to 9.7% in February 2026 from 9.8% in the prior month. Price growth eased for non-food products (8.1% vs 9% in January) but accelerated for food (10.8% vs 10.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in February, following a 0.7% increase in the prior month. Headline inflation fell into single digits for the first time in many years in December 2025. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently said that targeted subsidies, income adjustments, supply-chain reforms, and improvements in essential public services such as electricity and water helped achieve this milestone.

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.