Botswana’s Inflation Rate Reaches Six-Month High in February 2025

Botswana’s inflation rate increased to 2.7% in February 2025, its highest in six months, up from 2.5%. The largest price hikes were in miscellaneous goods & services (7.7%), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (7.4%), and food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.5%). Monthly consumer prices increased by 0.3%.

In February 2025, Botswana recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.7%, marking a rise for the second consecutive month and reaching its highest point in six months, up from 2.5% the previous month. This increase is primarily attributed to significant price hikes in various sectors, including miscellaneous goods and services, which surged by 7.7%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco increasing by 7.4%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages rising by 5.5%. Furthermore, on a monthly basis, consumer prices exhibited a slight increase of 0.3%, following a 0.5% uptick in the preceding month.

The inflation dynamics in Botswana reveal an upward trend, with the annual rate reaching 2.7% in February 2025, influenced primarily by rising prices in goods and services, particularly in food, beverages, and miscellaneous items. The incremental monthly price increases indicate underlying economic pressures as the country navigates its inflationary landscape.

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