Saudi inflation drops to 2.2% in September

Saudi Arabia’s inflation declines month-on-month in September 2025: GASTAT

Saudi Arabia’s inflation declined to 2.2% in September 2025, compared to the previous month, data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed.

The authority indicated that it developed the data collection and calculation methodology for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in line with international best practices, to ensure greater accuracy and comprehensiveness.

It also updated the base year of the index to 2023, revised the basket of goods and weights, and expanded geographical coverage to include all regions of the Kingdom.

The Cost of Living Index rose to 103.83 points in September (base year 2023), compared to 101.62 points during the same period in 2024.

GASTAT attributed the increase in the index mainly to higher prices of housing, water, electricity, and other fuels (5.2%); food and beverages (1.1%); and restaurants and accommodation services (1.5%).

The inflation rate is measured by the percentage change in living costs between the current period and the corresponding period of the previous year, while month-on-month comparisons indicate whether inflation is rising or declining.