Angola’s Inflation Rate Sees 8.78% Variation in August

Luanda: Angola's inflation rate recorded a variation of 8.78% in August 2026, marking a slowdown of 0.55% from the previous month and a notable decrease of 10.09% compared to August 2025. According to Angola Press News Agency, this data is part of the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) Information Sheet, which was released on Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The report indicates that the 'Education' category experienced the most significant increase in the price index, with a year-on-year variation of 19.33%. Other categories also saw price increases, including 'Food and non-alcoholic beverages' at 9.94%, 'Health' at 9.66%, and 'Alcoholic beverages and tobacco' at 9.02%. The 'Food and non-alcoholic beverages' category contributed the most to the overall price level increase, accounting for 6.01%. This was followed by 'Miscellaneous goods and services' at 0.43%, 'Health' at 0.42%, and 'Education' at 0.37%, while the remaining categories had contributions below 0.37%. According to the INE , the provinces with the lowest price variations were Cuanza Norte at 5.22%, Huambo at 5.85%, and Cunene at 6.69%. Conversely, the provinces with the highest variations in the overall price level were Cabinda at 11.53%, Malanje at 11.25%, and Lunda-Sul at 10.69%. The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) is a vital economic indicator that tracks the average change in prices of a representative basket of goods and services over time. It is used to measure inflation, assess the cost of living, and understand the impact of price changes on household purchasing power. Additionally, it supports economic decision-making by helping the government, businesses, and citizens plan financial adjustments based on economic trends. The INE employs a comprehensive data collection system to ensure representation across all points of sale in the country. This system is based on a sample of 1,050 shops and various establishments, along with 75 markets. In Luanda alone, there are around 163 goods and services establishments and 24 informal markets. The information used to establish the current CPI basket of products was derived from the Integrated Household Expenditure and Income Survey (IDR), conducted by the INE from March 2018 to March 2019.