Saudi Arabia’s Annual Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.2% in May

Riyadh, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate remained stable at 2.2% in May 2025, compared to the same month last year, according to data released on Saturday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

The figure reflects continued price stability across key consumer sectors, maintaining one of the lowest inflation rates among G20 countries.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services, is based on a representative set of 490 items. These items were selected using data from the 2018 Household Income and Expenditure Survey.

GASTAT noted that prices are monitored through field visits to retail outlets and service providers across the Kingdom, with data collected monthly to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The CPI report is one of the primary tools used by policymakers and economic analysts to assess cost-of-living trends and price dynamics in the Saudi market. Monthly CPI updates are published regularly by GASTAT as part of the Kingdom’s commitment to transparency in economic data reporting.