FX.co ★ Bahrain’s Inflation Cools as December CPI Growth Slows to 0.5% Year‑on‑Year

Bahrain’s consumer price inflation eased in December 2025, with the year‑on‑year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.50%, down from 1.10% in November 2025. The data, updated on 28 January 2026, indicates a further moderation in price pressures at the end of the year.

Both the current and previous readings compare inflation in each month to the same month a year earlier, confirming that the deceleration reflects a genuine softening in annual price growth rather than a short‑term monthly fluctuation. The slowdown from November to December suggests comparatively weaker upward pressure on consumer prices heading into 2026, a development that will be closely watched by businesses, consumers and policymakers assessing the trajectory of Bahrain’s cost of living and potential implications for economic planning.