The annual inflation rate in Ethiopia rose to 13.9 percent in June 2026, marking the highest level in a year and accelerating from 13.4 percent in the previous month, according to the Ethiopian Statistical Service
The figures reported on Tuesday indicate that the earlier moderation in consumer prices was short-lived, despite recent monetary policy tightening. The continued upward pressure was primarily driven by rising food costs, alongside a steady increase in non-food inflation from recent lows.
Key price movements
Annual consumer inflation stood at 13.9 percent in June, rising from 13.4 percent in May, though remaining unchanged when compared to June 2025.
On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices increased by 1.3 percent in June, showing a slight moderation from the 1.7 percent growth recorded in May.
Food inflation rose to 15.1 percent in June, maintaining a steady upward trajectory from 15 percent in May, 13.5 percent in April, and 11.7
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