FX.co ★ Vietnam’s Inflation Eases Further in January, CPI Slows to 2.53% YoY

Vietnam’s consumer price inflation cooled in January 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.53% year-over-year, down from 3.48% in December 2025.

The latest data, updated on 06 February 2026, indicate a further easing of price pressures at the start of the year. On a year-over-year basis, January’s reading reflects a slower pace of price growth compared with both the previous month and the same period a year earlier, suggesting that inflationary momentum continues to moderate.

The comparison framework shows that the “actual” figure measures January 2026 CPI against January 2025, while the “previous” figure measured December 2025 CPI against December 2024. The decline from 3.48% to 2.53% may provide policymakers with slightly more room to maneuver on monetary and fiscal settings as they balance inflation control with support for growth.