BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s inflation rate has slowed down to 27.9% in November 2025, a 1.2 percentage point decrease from October’s 29.1%.
This drop is largely attributed to cheaper food prices, particularly maize, which decreased by 6% to K1,168 per kilogramme from K1,238 in October.
According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), food inflation fell to 30.1% from 32.4% in October.
However, non-food inflation rose slightly to 24.2% from 23.8%.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) notes that despite the easing food inflation, rising non-food prices, driven by fuel pump price hikes, pose a threat to the country’s inflation outlook.
The RBM warns that production and transport costs are being passed on to consumers, fueling inflation.
Experts say tight monetary policy and improved food supply could help reduce inflation in the medium term.
The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the policy rate at 26%, but commercial banks’ lending rates remain high at 37% due to inflationary pressures.
Malawi’s overall inflation is 27.9%, with food inflation at 30.1% and non-food inflation at 24.2%. Maize price is K1,168 per kg, down from K1,238 in October.
The easing inflation rate offers some relief, but persistent non-food price pressures remain a concern for Malawi’s economic stability.
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