Saudi Arabia Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Saudi Arabia's inflation rate was 1.75% in May 2026, up from 1.66% the previous month. A year earlier it stood at 2.22%.
Saudi Arabia's inflation rate stands at 1.75% as of May 2026. Over the latest readings, the inflation rate has moved within a band of -3.23% to 6.16%. The most recent figure of 1.75% is up from 1.66% a month earlier, and is 0.47% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Saudi Arabia ranks #139 on inflation rate by latest value. It rose from 1.66% in the previous month, and compares with a year-earlier 2.22%.
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 |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 1.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 1.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 1.80% |
| Feb 2026 | 1.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 1.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 2.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 1.90% |
| Oct 2025 | 2.18% |
Data: Source: OECD (terms permit extract/distribute, incl. commercial, with citation). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia Right Now (2026)?
Saudi Arabia's inflation rate was 1.75% in May 2026, up from 1.66% the previous month. A year earlier it stood at 2.22%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
It rose in the latest reading — 1.75% in May 2026 versus 1.66% a month 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).