FX.co ★ Botswana’s Inflation Cools to 7.8% in September, Easing from 9.3% in August

Botswana’s consumer price inflation eased in September 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowing to 7.8%, down from 9.3% recorded in August 2026. The latest data, updated on 15 October 2026, indicate a continued moderation in price pressures compared with a year earlier.

Both the current and previous readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring price changes in the given month against the same month a year before. The September figure thus reflects a softer pace of inflation than in August, suggesting some relief in Botswana’s recent inflation trend, although price growth remains elevated on an annual basis.