Zimbabwe Inflation Rate
Latest consumer price index (CPI) data from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe — month-on-month and year-on-year
USD Inflation
February 2026
| Category | YoY | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | -1.1% | -0.0% |
| Non-Food | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| Overall | 0.9% | 0.1% |
ZWG Inflation
February 2026
USD vs ZWG Inflation Comparison
| Metric | USD | ZWG |
|---|---|---|
| Year-on-Year (YoY) | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Month-on-Month (MoM) | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Period: February 2026
About Zimbabwe Inflation Data
Zimbabwe publishes inflation figures in two denominations: USD (US Dollar) and ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold). The data includes overall year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) inflation, as well as breakdowns for food and non-food categories. The consumer price index (CPI) measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services over time.
The USD inflation rate is particularly important for Zimbabweans as many goods and services are priced in US dollars. The ZWG inflation rate tracks price changes in the local Zimbabwe Gold currency, which tends to show higher volatility due to exchange rate movements.
Food inflation directly affects household budgets and is closely monitored as a measure of cost-of-living pressures. When food inflation exceeds overall inflation, it indicates disproportionate pressure on essential goods.
ZimRate tracks Zimbabwe inflation data automatically as it is published by the RBZ. Historical inflation data is available via our free public API at /api/v1/inflation/history.