28.08.202508:00:00UTC+00Zambia's CPI Escalates: Inflation Sees Significant Uptick in August 2025

The Zambian economy has witnessed a noticeable shift in its inflation dynamics, as reflected in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics. Data released on August 28, 2025, indicates that the CPI rounded off to 0.5% in August, marking a substantial increase from the 0.1% recorded in July.

This month-over-month analysis reveals a pronounced upward trend in inflationary pressures, signaling a vibrant change from the previously muted movement. The dramatic rise by 0.4 percentage points suggests that underlying economic factors are exerting increased upward pressure on prices, which could reverberate through various sectors of the Zambian economy.

Such fluctuations in the CPI are pivotal as they can influence decisions on monetary policies and consumer purchasing power. Stakeholders in the Zambian market will need to closely monitor how these inflationary trends develop and assess potential impacts on both domestic and international business operations within the country.