Egypt Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Egypt's inflation rate was 14.07% in December 2025, down from 28.27% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 28.27%.
Egypt's inflation rate stands at 14.07% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the inflation rate has moved within a band of -3.00% to 33.88%. The most recent figure of 14.07% is down from 28.27% a year earlier, and is 14.20% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Egypt ranks #16 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 28.27% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 28.27%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 14.07% |
| Dec 2024 | 28.27% |
| Dec 2023 | 33.88% |
| Dec 2022 | 13.90% |
| Dec 2021 | 5.21% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.04% |
| Dec 2019 | 9.15% |
| Dec 2018 | 14.40% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Egypt Right Now (2026)?
Egypt's inflation rate was 14.07% in December 2025, down from 28.27% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 28.27%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Egypt?
It fell in the latest reading — 14.07% in December 2025 versus 28.27% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).