Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate edged down to 1.82% in August 2026 from 1.83% in July. The rate remained below the 2.31% recorded a year earlier and has stayed within a narrow range of roughly 1.7% to 1.8% over the past eight months, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate rose to 1.83% in July 2026 from 1.63% in June, marking the highest level since January 2026. The rate remains far below the all-time high of 11.08% set in July 2008. The series began in 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% | 1.6% | 11.1%Jul 2008 | -2.3%Apr 1999 | 1996 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 2.0% from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 11.1% in Jul 2008 and a record low of -2.3% in Apr 1999. The series is reported monthly with history from 1996.
In Saudi Arabia, the inflation rate tracks the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. It is expressed as a percentage and published monthly. The index covers consumer goods and services prices across the country. The data series starts in January 1996 and continues through the latest period.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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