26.03.202608:00:00UTC+00Zambia’s Annual Inflation Cools to 7.1% in March, Extending Disinflation Trend

Zambia’s consumer price inflation eased to 7.1% year-on-year in March 2026, down from 7.5% in February 2026, according to data updated on 26 March 2026. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading reinforces a gradual disinflation trend in the country, as price pressures continue to moderate on an annual basis.

Both the current and previous figures are measured against the same month a year earlier, meaning March’s 7.1% reflects the change in prices compared with March of the prior year, while February’s 7.5% was measured against February a year earlier. The slowdown suggests that, on a year-over-year basis, overall price growth in Zambia is decelerating, which could ease some pressure on households and provide policymakers with slightly more room in managing the balance between inflation control and economic activity.

Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases to assess whether this softening inflation momentum can be sustained, as the March data may influence expectations around monetary policy and the broader economic outlook for Zambia in 2026.