Malawi’s inflation is easing, though prices remain high for households. The National Statistical Office (NSO) reports that annual inflation is 20.8% in July, down from 21.1% in June, based on data released on August 15. The change is modest and does not represent a sharp turnaround in the cost of living.
Other reporting also points to recent declines in inflation rates over preceding months. Malawi Voice cites NSO figures showing inflation falling from 23.4% in May to 21.1% in June, attributing much of the improvement to a slowdown in food prices. While this aligns with a general easing trend, at least one outlet also notes that monthly price pressures intensify even as annual inflation moderates, suggesting continued volatility in prices from month to month. Overall, outlets agree the downshift in inflation is gradual and that affordability pressures persist despite the latest readings.
