Key data points
Last release
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Observation period
Oct 2025
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
47.56 % on Jan 31, 1996
Lowest
−2.49 % on Jan 31, 2000
About Nigeria inflation rate YoY
In Nigeria, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change over time in prices of 740 goods and services consumed by people for day-to-day living. The index weights are based on expenditures of both urban and rural households in the 36 states. The most important categories in the CPI are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (52% of the total weight), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuel (17%), Clothing & Footwear (8%). Transports account for 7% and Furnishings & Household Equipment Maintenance for 5%. Others include: Education (4%); Health (3%); Miscellaneous Goods and Services (2%); Restaurants and Hotels (1%); Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Kola (1%); Recreation & Culture (1%); and Communications (1%).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The highest figure Nigeria inflation rate YoY has ever reached is 47.56%.
The lowest ever Nigeria inflation rate YoY is −2.49%.
Last month Nigeria inflation rate YoY was 16.05%, and the month before it reached 18.02%. To better understand the dynamics, compare these two values.