Inflation data reflect updated CPI weights and expanded geographic coverage across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s inflation increased to 2.1% in December 2025, compared to the previous month, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). 
The cost-of-living index for December rose to 104.30 points, according to the base year 2023, from 102.20 points in December 2024.
GASTAT enhanced the methodology for collecting and calculating the consumer price index (CPI) in line with international best practices, ensuring greater accuracy and broader coverage.
It also updated the index’s base year to 2023, revised the items and weights of the CPI basket, and expanded geographic coverage to include all regions.
Inflation is measured by the change percentage in the cost of living between the current period and the corresponding period of the previous year. The increase or decline of inflation is measured compared to the previous month.
Saudi Inflation rate
Month
Inflation rate
Change%
January 2024
100.95
1.7%
February
101.01
1.6%
March
100.82
1.2%
April
101.27
1.4%
May
101.34
1.6%
June
101.62
1.8%
July
101.5
1.3%
August
101.55
1.4%
September
101.62
1.5%
October
101.9
1.5%
November
102.25
1.5%
December
102.2
1.4%
January 2025
102.6
1.6%
February
102.72
1.7%
March
102.96
2.1%
April
103.35
2.1%
May
103.46
2.1%
June
103.63
2%
July
103.75
2.2%
August
103.89
2.3%
September
103.83
2.2%
October
104.12
2.2%
November
104.20
1.9%
December
104.30
2.1%
ThehigherCPI was mainly driven by a 4.1% year-on-year (YoY) rise in housing, water, electricity, gas other fuels prices, an increase of 1.3% infoodbeverageprices, and a 1.5% increase in transport prices.
The increase in the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels category was primarily driven by a 5.3% rise in actual rents for housing.
CPI YoY Comparison (December 2025)
Main Groups
Weight
Change
Personal Care, Social Protection, and Other Goods and Services
5.8 %
7.0 %
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas Other Fuels
19.5 %
4.1 %
Insurance and Financial Services
3.0 %
4.1 %
Recreation, sports and Culture
3.2 %
2.4 %
Transport
14.8 %
1.5 %
Education
2.2 %
1.5 %
Food and Beverages
22.0 %
1.3 %
Tobacco
0.8 %
1.0 %
Clothing and footwear
8.7 %
0.9 %
Communication
3.7 %
0.4 %
Health
5.1 %
0.2 %
Furnishing,Household Equipment Maintenance
4.3 %
0.2 %
All regions recorded an increase in the inflation rate in December 2025 compared with November, with the exception of Jazan.
Riyadh topped the list with an inflation rate of 3.48%, followed by Najran at 3.01%, while the Eastern Province recorded the lowest rate at 0.24%.
The inflation rate in Saudi cities isas follows:
Inflation Rate by City
City
October 2025
November 2025
Riyadh
3.26 %
3.48 %
Najran
2.85 %
3.01 %
Madinah
2.46 %
2.50 %
Qassim
2.03 %
2.12 %
Hail
2.06 %
2.10 %
Al Baha
1.81 %
1.92 %
Northern Borders
1.63 %
1.85 %
Makkah
1.38 %
1.62 %
Aseer
1.42 %
1.58 %
Jazan
1.47 %
1.34 %
Al Jouf
0.82 %
1.06 %
Tabuk
0.64 %
0.69 %
Eastern Province
0.14 %
0.24 %
Inflation data reflect updated CPI weights and expanded geographic coverage across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s inflation increased to 2.1% in December 2025, compared to the previous month, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
The cost-of-living index for December rose to 104.30 points, according to the base year 2023, from 102.20 points in December 2024.
GASTAT enhanced the methodology for collecting and calculating the consumer price index (CPI) in line with international best practices, ensuring greater accuracy and broader coverage.
It also updated the index’s base year to 2023, revised the items and weights of the CPI basket, and expanded geographic coverage to include all regions.
Inflation is measured by the change percentage in the cost of living between the current period and the corresponding period of the previous year. The increase or decline of inflation is measured compared to the previous month.
Saudi Inflation rate
Month
Inflation rate
Change%
January 2024
100.95
1.7%
February
101.01
1.6%
March
100.82
1.2%
April
101.27
1.4%
May
101.34
1.6%
June
101.62
1.8%
July
101.5
1.3%
August
101.55
1.4%
September
101.62
1.5%
October
101.9
1.5%
November
102.25
1.5%
December
102.2
1.4%
January 2025
102.6
1.6%
February
102.72
1.7%
March
102.96
2.1%
April
103.35
2.1%
May
103.46
2.1%
June
103.63
2%
July
103.75
2.2%
August
103.89
2.3%
September
103.83
2.2%
October
104.12
2.2%
November
104.20
1.9%
December
104.30
2.1%
ThehigherCPI was mainly driven by a 4.1% year-on-year (YoY) rise in housing, water, electricity, gas other fuels prices, an increase of 1.3% infoodbeverageprices, and a 1.5% increase in transport prices.
The increase in the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels category was primarily driven by a 5.3% rise in actual rents for housing.
CPI YoY Comparison (December 2025)
Main Groups
Weight
Change
Personal Care, Social Protection, and Other Goods and Services
5.8 %
7.0 %
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas Other Fuels
19.5 %
4.1 %
Insurance and Financial Services
3.0 %
4.1 %
Recreation, sports and Culture
3.2 %
2.4 %
Transport
14.8 %
1.5 %
Education
2.2 %
1.5 %
Food and Beverages
22.0 %
1.3 %
Tobacco
0.8 %
1.0 %
Clothing and footwear
8.7 %
0.9 %
Communication
3.7 %
0.4 %
Health
5.1 %
0.2 %
Furnishing,Household Equipment Maintenance
4.3 %
0.2 %
All regions recorded an increase in the inflation rate in December 2025 compared with November, with the exception of Jazan.
Riyadh topped the list with an inflation rate of 3.48%, followed by Najran at 3.01%, while the Eastern Province recorded the lowest rate at 0.24%.
The inflation rate in Saudi cities isas follows:
Inflation Rate by City
City
October 2025
November 2025
Riyadh
3.26 %
3.48 %
Najran
2.85 %
3.01 %
Madinah
2.46 %
2.50 %
Qassim
2.03 %
2.12 %
Hail
2.06 %
2.10 %
Al Baha
1.81 %
1.92 %
Northern Borders
1.63 %
1.85 %
Makkah
1.38 %
1.62 %
Aseer
1.42 %
1.58 %
Jazan
1.47 %
1.34 %
Al Jouf
0.82 %
1.06 %
Tabuk
0.64 %
0.69 %
Eastern Province
0.14 %
0.24 %
