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Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode JM.CPI.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)8.6%September 2026
Previous (y/y)7.9%August 2026
Level155.8September 2026

Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI) was up 8.6% year on year in September 2026, compared with 7.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 155.8 (index).

That is the highest reading since December 2022.

Among the 86 economies Makrognosis covers on this measure, it is the 10th highest.

Over the past available history it has ranged from 1.2% (Aug 2025) to 11.8% (Apr 2022), averaging 6.4%.

Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI), annual % change, Apr 2021 – Sep 20260.0%2.5%5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%20222023202420252026Robomacro
Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI), annual % change, Apr 2021 – Sep 2026. Source: Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN).
Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI), level (index)100120140160202120222023202420252026Robomacro
Jamaica Inflation Rate (CPI), level (index).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026155.88.6
August 2026153.67.9
July 2026152.77.5
June 2026150.96.7
May 2026149.75.5
April 2026147.44.3
March 2026147.94.3
February 2026147.43.9
January 2026148.73.9
December 2025150.04.5
November 2025148.04.4
October 2025144.62.9
September 2025143.52.1
August 2025142.41.2
July 2025142.03.3
June 2025141.53.8
May 2025141.95.2
April 2025141.35.3
March 2025141.85.0
February 2025141.84.4
January 2025143.14.7
December 2024143.55.0
November 2024141.94.3
October 2024140.54.9

Last 24 observations. The full history (78 observations) is available through the API.

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                 headers={"X-API-Key": KEY})
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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationApril 2020
Observations78
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high11.8% (Apr 2022)
10-year low1.2% (Aug 2025)
10-year average6.4%
Source agencyStatistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN)
Makrognosis codeJM.CPI.M.NSA

Inflation Rate (CPI): how Jamaica compares

#EconomyPeriodLatest
1VenezuelaOct 2026376.9%
2SudanDec 202568.1%
3ArgentinaOct 202633.1%
4TurkeyOct 202629.8%
5LebanonSep 202617.5%
6HaitiSep 202616.4%
7EgyptOct 202612.7%
8UkraineOct 202611.0%
9PakistanOct 20269.6%
10JamaicaSep 20268.6%
11BangladeshOct 20268.3%
12KosovoSep 20267.8%
13PhilippinesOct 20267.8%
14RomaniaSep 20266.5%
15ColombiaOct 20266.3%
16LithuaniaOct 20266.1%

Inflation Rate (CPI) by country: all 86 economies ranked →

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FAQ

What is the current inflation Rate (CPI) in Jamaica?
The latest reading is 8.6% year on year for September 2026, published by Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code JM.CPI.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-17. Source: Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Original title: “Jamaica Consumer Price Index, all items (STATIN e-GDDS)”.