The annual inflation rate in Mongolia rose to 9% in September 2025 from 8.8% in the previous month.
This marked the highest reading since March, as prices accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (10.6% vs 9.9% in August), furnishings, household equipment and tools (7% vs 5.8%), health (6.5% vs 6.2%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.3% vs 4.9%), transport (4.1% vs 3.6%), and communication (1.5% vs 1%).
On the other hand, costs moderated for housing and utilities (19.4% vs 19.8%), restaurants and hotels (11.4% vs 12.8%), miscellaneous goods and services (8.1% vs 8.6%), clothing and footwear (7.9% vs 8.4%), and recreation and culture (5.3% vs 5.6%).
Additionally, prices were steady for insurance and financial services (15.3%) and education (12.8%).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% in September, easing from 1.6% in the previous month.

Published Date:2025-10-11