Kyrgyzstan Registers Lowest Inflation Rate in EAEU for January 2025

In January 2025, the EAEU states reported an overall consumer price increase of 1.2 percent, with Armenia at 1.4 percent, Russia at 1.2 percent, and Kazakhstan at 1.1 percent. Kyrgyzstan recorded the lowest inflation at 0.6 percent, followed by Belarus at 0.7 percent. Food products across the EAEU increased by 1.3 percent in January.

In January 2025, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) recorded a collective consumer price index increase of 1.2 percent. The analysis performed by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) focused on monthly inflation, emphasizing the prices of widely purchased goods and services. Notably, Armenia led with an inflation rate of 1.4 percent, followed closely by Russia at 1.2 percent and Kazakhstan at 1.1 percent.

Kyrgyzstan exhibited the lowest monthly inflation rate at 0.6 percent, with Belarus also demonstrating a low rate of 0.7 percent. These two countries are unique within the EAEU, as they did not exceed a 1 percentage point inflation rate. The EEC’s assessment further revealed contrasting trends in the prices of meat and meat products, with Armenia experiencing a decrease of 1.2 percent in January.

When analyzing specific price changes, only minimal increases were noted for certain categories. In Kyrgyzstan, the price of meat and meat products rose by 0.6 percent, while Belarus saw a marginal increase of 0.1 percent. Russia and Kazakhstan registered rises of 0.7 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively.

Bread prices in Kyrgyzstan notably increased by the least amount, specifically by 0.2 percent. In comparison, the price of bread in Armenia rose by 0.3 percent, Belarus by 0.4 percent, Kazakhstan by 0.8 percent, and Russia by 1 percent. Overall, food products across the EAEU became 1.3 percent more expensive in January.

In conclusion, the analysis of inflation rates within the EAEU for January 2025 highlights Kyrgyzstan and Belarus as the countries with the lowest inflation rates, at 0.6 percent and 0.7 percent, respectively. Armenia experiences the highest inflation at 1.4 percent, while food prices generally increased by 1.3 percent across the union. This data underscores varying economic conditions and consumer price trends within the region.

Original Source: 24.kg