CPI Price, nominal in South Asia
South Asia: CPI Price, nominal was 246.03 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
CPI Price, nominal in South Asia, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cpi price, nominal in South Asia is 246.03, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cpi price, nominal in South Asia peaked at 246.03 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 18.93, in 1987.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.6 | 18.93 | 22.17 | 3 |
| 1990s | 38.63 | 24.16 | 54.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.87 | 56.59 | 93.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 142.96 | 102.76 | 176.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.25 | 187.74 | 246.03 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More reference data data for South Asia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 102.17 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. 247.05 (2026)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry age 17.64 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry age 33.83 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry age 16.19 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)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general progr 98.2% (2019)
- Total Reserves 746,211 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cpi price, nominal in South Asia?
- Cpi price, nominal in South Asia was 246.03 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest cpi price, nominal recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 246.03 in 2026.
- What is the lowest cpi price, nominal recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.93 in 1987.
- How does South Asia rank for cpi price, nominal?
- South Asia ranks 8th out of 10 groups with data for 2026.
- Is cpi price, nominal rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is not seasonally adjusted.