Vanuatu Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Vanuatu's consumer price index was 160.88 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Vanuatu's consumer price index stood at 160.88 in 2025, a rise of +11.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 160.88 by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 94th globally.
Vanuatu’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen from a trough of 19.57 in 1976 to an all‑time peak of 160.88 in 2025, reflecting a 721 percent increase over 49 years of coverage. The 2025 figure places the nation at rank 94 globally, marginally below peer Chad (160.58) and close to Montenegro (162.65) and Comoros (162.31). The steep upward trajectory coincides with repeated episodes of external price shocks, currency depreciation, and limited domestic production capacity, which have amplified imported inflation. While the CPI’s long‑run growth suggests persistent price pressures, the modest narrowing of the gap with higher‑ranked peers indicates that Vanuatu’s inflation dynamics remain comparable to other small, import‑dependent economies. Continued fiscal consolidation, diversification of the import basket, and stronger monetary policy coordination could temper the acceleration, but without such measures the CPI is likely to maintain its upward bias in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 168.54 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 160.88 | - | - |
| 2025 | 160.88 | +11.12 | #94 |
| 2023 | 149.76 | +15.06 | #87 |
| 2022 | 134.70 | +8.43 | #77 |
| 2021 | 126.26 | +2.89 | #81 |
| 2020 | 123.37 | +6.24 | #81 |
| 2019 | 117.13 | +3.15 | #64 |
| 2018 | 113.98 | +2.60 | #58 |
| 2017 | 111.38 | +3.33 | #50 |
| 2016 | 108.05 | +0.90 | #37 |
| 2015 | 107.15 | +2.60 | #29 |
| 2014 | 104.55 | +0.83 | #12 |
| 2013 | 103.72 | +1.49 | #10 |
| 2012 | 102.23 | +1.36 | #9 |
| 2011 | 100.87 | +0.87 | #7 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +2.69 | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's consumer price index was 160.88 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's consumer price index peaked at 160.88 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Vanuatu was 19.57 in 1976.
Vanuatu ranks 94th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Vanuatu's consumer price index is projected to reach 160.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Vanuatu in 2025 was 160.88. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_consumer-price-index,
title = {Vanuatu Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}