Kiribati Consumer Price Index

Kiribati’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from 80.47 in 2006 to 130.26 in 2025, marking an all‑time peak that places the nation at 162nd in the global ranking for the latest year. This 62.2 percent increase over two decades reflects persistent inflationary pressures, largely driven by the island’s reliance on imported goods and vulnerability to external price shocks. The upward trajectory parallels that of other small, import‑dependent economies; for example, Qatar recorded a CPI of 130.71 and St. Lucia 129.27 in the same year, underscoring a regional pattern of rising consumer prices. While Kiribati’s CPI remains below Panama’s 131.29 and Israel’s 126.17, the sustained climb suggests that without substantial improvements in local production capacity or targeted fiscal measures, inflation may continue to erode purchasing power. Future trends will likely hinge on the effectiveness of policy interventions aimed at stabilising import costs and enhancing domestic supply resilience.