The consumer price index

The National Statistical Office collect prices on a monthly basis from various points around the country. These are then used to calculate a variety of price indices showing the average changes in consumer prices. From these figures, an estimate of consumer price inflation is then made.

The Consumer Price Index is released monthly, usually by the 20^th of each month following that to which the data refers. Figures and a short commentary are available on a printed bulletin. A detailed breakdown of the Consumer Price Index is also published in the Monthly Statistical Bulletin. Summary tables of inflation rates and the Consumer Price Index for National, Urban and Rural areas are available on this site.

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• National Consumer Price index (table)
• Urban Consumer Price index (table)
• Rural Consumer Price Index (table)