CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia
South Asia: CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. was 249.65 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia is 249.65, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia peaked at 249.65 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 18.59, in 1987.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 18.59 | — |
| 1988 | 20.32 | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 21.77 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 23.72 | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 26.97 | +13.7% |
| 1992 | 30.12 | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 32.09 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 35.35 | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 39.02 | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 42.39 | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 45.52 | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 51.13 | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 53.55 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 55.66 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 58.62 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 61.47 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 64.19 | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 66.81 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 69.45 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 73.69 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 78.26 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 84.99 | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 93 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 102.5 | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 111.15 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 121.37 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 133.78 | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 142.69 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 149.76 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 157.26 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 162.73 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 169.28 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 175.83 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 187.35 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 197.04 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 210.33 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 222.77 | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 234.69 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 240.96 | +2.7% |
| 2026 | 249.65 | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.23 | 18.59 | 21.77 | 3 |
| 1990s | 37.99 | 23.72 | 53.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.62 | 55.66 | 93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 142.64 | 102.5 | 175.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.4 | 187.35 | 249.65 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More reference data data for South Asia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 104.67 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal 248.87 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj., annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2026)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 33.83 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 16.19 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 17.64 million number (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes 5.02 years (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, male 5.06 years (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, female 4.98 years (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia?
- Cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. in South Asia was 249.65 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 249.65 in 2026.
- What is the lowest cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.59 in 1987.
- How does South Asia rank for cpi price, nominal, seas. adj.?
- South Asia ranks 8th out of 10 groups with data for 2026.
- Is cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is in nominal terms and seasonally adjusted.