FX.co ★ Macau Inflation Rate at 26-Month High

Macau’s annual inflation rate climbed to 1.21% in April 2026, up from 1.06% in March, marking the highest level since February 2024. Price growth accelerated in several categories, including miscellaneous goods and services (3.61% vs 3.12% in March), transport (3.97% vs 1.89%), information and communication (0.55% vs 0.23%), and clothing and footwear (2.33% vs 1.66%).

In contrast, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.11% vs 1.12%), housing and fuels (0.30% vs 0.34%), household furnishings and services (0.78% vs 0.83%), health (0.70% vs 0.72%), recreation, sport, and culture (1.03% vs 3.02%), and education (1.05% vs 1.14%). Meanwhile, prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco were flat after a 0.26% decline in March.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.31% in April, rebounding from a 0.18% decrease in the previous month.