Malawi Leads Africa with Highest Inflation Rate in 2026
As of September 2026, Malawi recorded the highest inflation rate in Africa at 19.40%, followed by Rwanda at 17.20% and Libya at 16.60%. South Sudan was excluded from the ranking due to unverified data.
Madagascar's inflation rate was noted at 8.60% in May 2026, up from 7.90% in April, with food inflation reaching 10.60%. Mauritania's inflation rate increased to 9.30% in September 2026 from 8.90% in August, driven by rising costs in food, housing, and healthcare.
Sao Tome and Principe saw a slight decline in inflation to 9.40% in August 2026, despite a significant monthly increase in education costs. Egypt's inflation rose to 12.80% in September 2026, influenced by a 15.1% increase in vegetable prices.
Nigeria's inflation rate eased to 14.63% in September 2026 from 15.39% in August, with food inflation at 19.59% year-on-year.
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