Inflation in Serbia
Consumer price inflation in Serbia averaged 3.7% in the ten years to 2022, below the Eastern Europe regional average of 7.7%. The 2022 average figure was 12.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Serbia Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Serbia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Statistical Office Serbia.
Serbia Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 12.0 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 7.9 | 15.1 |
Inflation (Core, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 7.1 |
Inflation falls to lowest level since January 2022 in October
Inflation fell to 8.5% in October from September’s 10.2%. October's result represented the lowest inflation rate since January 2022. The moderation was broad-based, with reduced price pressures recorded for food and non-alcoholic beverages, transportation, and housing and utilities. Moreover, prices for restaurants and hotels grew at a more subdued pace. Annual average inflation fell to 13.6% in October (September: 14.2%). Lastly, consumer prices increased 0.26% in October over the previous month, below September's 0.30% rise. October's result marked the lowest reading since July.
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