Prices · Inflation
National, regional, and category inflation from the latest approved PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) export.
Coverage: Philippines and 18 regions · Source data date: September 2026 · Source: PSA OpenSTAT — Monthly Inflation
Inflation measures how quickly prices are changing compared with the same period a year earlier. Slower positive inflation means prices are still rising, but at a slower pace.
Households can put changes in everyday prices in context. Businesses can review cost conditions, while economists can compare national, regional, and category rates using the published evidence.
Is national inflation accelerating or slowing?
7.2%1.1 percentage points higher than the previous period
Which region has the highest current inflation rate?
9.7%2.5 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2%
Which category has the highest current inflation rate?
14.6%This is the highest latest approved rate among the published national categories.
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| Period | Region | Philippines |
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21 periods of history
Latest: September 2026, 7.2%. Range: 0.9–7.2%.
Current-period comparison
Current-period comparison
| Item | Coverage | Type or sector | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | Philippines | — | 14.6% | 1.1 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, And Other Fuels | Philippines | — | 8.4% | 0.5 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Restaurants And Accommodation Services | Philippines | — | 7.0% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Food And Non-alcoholic Beverages | Philippines | — | 6.7% | 2.1 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Alcoholic Beverages And Tobacco | Philippines | — | 6.5% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Health | Philippines | — | 5.6% | 0.6 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Recreation, Sport And Culture | Philippines | — | 5.3% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Furnishings, Household Equipment And Routine Household Maintenance | Philippines | — | 4.7% | 0.6 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Personal Care, And Miscellaneous Goods And Services | Philippines | — | 4.1% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Clothing And Footwear | Philippines | — | 3.3% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Education Services | Philippines | — | 1.7% | 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous period |
| Information And Communication | Philippines | — | 0.9% | 0.1 percentage points lower than the previous period |
| Financial Services | Philippines | — | 0.0% | Unchanged from the previous period |
| Region | Rate | National comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 9.7% | 2.5 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region VI (Western Visayas) | 9.2% | 2.0 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region XIII (Caraga) | 9.0% | 1.8 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region XI (Davao Region) | 8.7% | 1.5 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region V (Bicol Region) | 8.6% | 1.4 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region VII (Central Visayas) | 8.3% | 1.1 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 8.2% | 1.0 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) | 8.2% | 1.0 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) | 7.9% | 0.7 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) | 7.7% | 0.5 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region III (Central Luzon) | 7.6% | 0.4 percentage points above the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region II (Cagayan Valley) | 7.2% | The same as the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region IV-A (CALABARZON) | 7.2% | The same as the national rate of 7.2% |
| Negros Island Region (NIR) | 6.9% | 0.3 percentage points below the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region X (Northern Mindanao) | 6.6% | 0.6 percentage points below the national rate of 7.2% |
| Region I (Ilocos Region) | 6.4% | 0.8 percentage points below the national rate of 7.2% |
| MIMAROPA Region | 5.9% | 1.3 percentage points below the national rate of 7.2% |
| National Capital Region (NCR) | 5.4% | 1.8 percentage points below the national rate of 7.2% |
