Angola’s annual inflation rate slowed further to 8.16% in October 2026, down from 8.43% in September, reaching its lowest level since March 2015. The deceleration continues a downward trend that began in mid-2024, supported by a relatively stable kwanza and improved domestic supplies of essential goods.
Price growth eased across several major categories, including:
Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.28% (vs. 9.54% in September) Education: 15.82% (vs. 18.53%) Housing and utilities: 7.91% (vs. 9.07%) Miscellaneous goods and services: 5.10% (vs. 5.30%) Restaurants and hotels: 4.28% (vs. 4.40%)By contrast, inflation accelerated in:
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco: 9.37% (vs. 9.10%) Furnishings and household equipment: 6.19% (vs. 6.02%) Transportation: 3.43% (vs. 3.32%)On a monthly basis, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.68% in October, unchanged from September.