Indonesia Inflation Rate

Year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI).

Inflation Rate in Indonesia increased to 3.28 percent in Sep 2026 from 3.19 percent in Aug 2026.

3.3%
▲ +0.1 ppSep 2026 · previous 3.2%Monthly · percent · Source: OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Indonesia Inflation Rate — History

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Indonesia Inflation Rate — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Inflation Rate in Indonesia increased to 3.28 percent in Sep 2026 from 3.19 percent in Aug 2026.

Over the last three months it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (Sep 2025) it was 2.7%, so the latest figure is 0.6 percentage points higher.

Over the past five years the average was 3.0%, with a range from -0.1% to 6.0%. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in Jan 1969 and has 693 monthly observations. The latest reading is higher than 16% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 82.4% (Sep 1998) and the lowest is -5.1% (Nov 1969). The long-run average is 10.1%.

Compared with other countries

Among 197 economies with recent data, Indonesia ranks 99th from the top. The median across all these economies is 3.3%, so Indonesia is below the typical country.

Among 19 major economies tracked on this site it ranks 8th.

Within East Asia & Pacific (31 economies with data) it ranks 14th; the regional median is 2.9%.

Context

With the policy rate at 5.75%, the “real” interest rate (policy rate minus inflation) is about 2.47%.

IMF outlook

The IMF World Economic Outlook projects 3.3% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027 for Indonesia. Projections are forecasts, not actual data, and are revised as new information arrives.

Statistics

Latest
3.3%Sep 2026
Previous
3.2%
5-year average
3.0%
Long-run average
10.1%since Jan 1969
All-time high
82.4%Sep 1998
All-time low
-5.1%Nov 1969
Observations
693Monthly

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
Sep 20263.3%▲ +0.1 pp
Aug 20263.2%▲ +0.3 pp
Jul 20262.9%▼ −0.5 pp
Jun 20263.3%▲ +0.3 pp
May 20263.1%▲ +0.7 pp
Apr 20262.4%▼ −1.1 pp
Mar 20263.5%▼ −1.3 pp
Feb 20264.8%▲ +1.2 pp
Jan 20263.6%▲ +0.6 pp
Dec 20252.9%▲ +0.2 pp
Nov 20252.7%▼ −0.1 pp
Oct 20252.9%▲ +0.2 pp
Sep 20252.7%▲ +0.3 pp
Aug 20252.3%▼ −0.1 pp
Jul 20252.4%▲ +0.5 pp
Jun 20251.9%▲ +0.3 pp
May 20251.6%▼ −0.4 pp
Apr 20252.0%▲ +0.9 pp
Mar 20251.0%▲ +1.1 pp
Feb 2025-0.1%▼ −0.9 pp
Jan 20250.8%▼ −0.8 pp
Dec 20241.6%▲ +0.0 pp
Nov 20241.6%▼ −0.2 pp
Oct 20241.7%▼ −0.1 pp
Sep 20241.8%▼ −0.3 pp
Aug 20242.1%▼ −0.0 pp
Jul 20242.1%▼ −0.4 pp
Jun 20242.5%▼ −0.3 pp
May 20242.8%▼ −0.2 pp
Apr 20243.0%

Inflation Rate — Indonesia vs Peers

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Understanding Inflation Rate — a simple guide

What it measures

The year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI) — the cost of a representative basket of goods and services bought by households.

How it is calculated

The statistics office tracks the prices of a fixed “basket” of goods and services that a typical household buys — food, fuel, rent, clothes, transport, education and more. The inflation rate is the percentage change in the price of this basket compared with the same month a year earlier.

Simple example

If the basket cost ₹10,000 in July last year and ₹10,440 in July this year, the inflation rate is 4.4%.

▲ When it is high or rising

High inflation means money buys less than before. Central banks often respond by raising interest rates, which can affect loans, bond prices and the stock market.

▼ When it is low or falling

Low inflation means prices are stable. Very low or negative inflation (deflation) can be a sign of weak demand.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Inflation erodes purchasing power and is the primary target of most central banks. Persistent inflation above target usually leads to higher policy rates; low inflation gives room for easing.

How to read it

Many central banks target around 2% (India targets 4% within a 2–6% band). Monthly data shows turning points earlier than annual averages; base effects from the previous year can make the year-on-year figure swing.

What to look at alongside it

Core inflation (without food and fuel), the policy interest rate, wage growth and oil prices.

Key terms

CPI
Consumer Price Index — the index used to measure household inflation.
YoY
Year-on-year: compared with the same period one year earlier.
Deflation
A sustained fall in the general price level (negative inflation).
Core inflation
Inflation excluding volatile items like food and energy.

Data source

OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (series OECD CPI YoY), monthly data from Jan 1969 to Sep 2026. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current inflation rate of Indonesia?
Indonesia inflation rate was 3.3% in Sep 2026, compared with 3.2% in the previous period, according to OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest and lowest inflation rate of Indonesia?
Since Jan 1969, the highest reading was 82.4% (Sep 1998) and the lowest was -5.1% (Nov 1969).
What is the IMF projection for Indonesia inflation rate?
The IMF World Economic Outlook projects 3.3% for 2026. Projections are forecasts and are revised over time.
What does inflation rate measure?
The year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI) — the cost of a representative basket of goods and services bought by households.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.