The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 decreased to 99.98 units from 100.28 in December 2025, with inflation at 0.5%. Key changes and effects are detailed in the official report.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 decreased by 0.30 points, reaching 99.98 units from 100.28 units in December 2025. The inflation rate for January 2026 is 0.5%.
Among economic categories, the largest positive change compared to January 2025 was in Agricultural Products (8.2%), while the largest negative changes were in Electricity and Water (-6.5%) and Petroleum Products (-6.1%). Compared to December 2025, the biggest change was again in Agricultural Products (7.9%).
Key effects on the CPI include contributions from Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Restaurants and Accommodation Services, and Recreation, Sports and Culture, with negative effects from Clothing and Footwear and Transport. The categories Clothing and Footwear and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages had the greatest impact on the change compared with December 2025.
The CPI is compiled based on prices collected monthly from urban districts of Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, and Pafos, covering 850 goods and services. The base year is 2025=100, with the index reference period being 2015=100. The latest revision of products and weights is based on the Household Budget Survey 2023.
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