Malawi’s consumer price inflation accelerated in April 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 24.3%, up from 23.8% in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 20 May 2026, indicate a further build-up in price pressures compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, meaning the “actual” April reading reflects the change in prices relative to April of the previous year, while the “previous” March reading showed the change compared with March a year earlier. The uptick suggests that inflationary momentum remains strong, maintaining pressure on households and policymakers as they navigate a persistently high price environment.