Bahrain Inflation Rate
Bahrain's inflation rate was -0.8% in August 2025, up from -0.9% in July 2025. This moderation in deflation was driven by less severe price decreases in food and non-alcoholic beverages which fell 3.8% in August versus a 6.2% drop in July. Housing and utilities prices also declined less, falling 1.6% in August compared to 2% in July. Consumer prices rose 0.2% month-over-month in August, reversing a 0.4% decrease in July. Bahrain's record low inflation rate was -3.6% in April 2020 and record high was 4% in August 2022.
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Bahrain Inflation Rate : Definition
Bahrain's inflation rate measures the general increase in prices for goods and services. It is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracked by the Central Bank of Bahrain. The CPI reflects average price changes in a representative basket of consumer items including food, housing and transportation. The inflation rate is the percentage growth of the CPI.