Pakistan Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Pakistan's inflation rate was 3.55% in December 2025, down from 12.63% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 12.63%.
Pakistan's inflation rate stands at 3.55% as of December 2025. The inflation rate currently sits at 3.55% (down from 12.63% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -0.52% and 30.77%, and is 9.09% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Pakistan ranks #87 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 12.63% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 12.63%.
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 | 3.55% |
| Dec 2024 | 12.63% |
| Dec 2023 | 30.77% |
| Dec 2022 | 19.87% |
| Dec 2021 | 9.50% |
| Dec 2020 | 9.74% |
| Dec 2019 | 10.58% |
| Dec 2018 | 5.08% |
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 Pakistan Right Now (2026)?
Pakistan's inflation rate was 3.55% in December 2025, down from 12.63% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 12.63%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Pakistan?
It fell in the latest reading — 3.55% in December 2025 versus 12.63% 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).