The annual rate of core inflation slowed to 11.2% in January 2026, compared to 11.8% in December 2025, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Egypt.

On a monthly basis, the core inflation rate, calculated by the Central Bank of Egypt, stood at 1.2% in January, compared to 1.7% in January 2025 and 0.2% in December 2025.

The annual core Inflation rate is an indicator published by the Central Bank of Egypt, which excludes administratively priced items like fuel and electricity, as well as items with highly volatile prices such as fruits and vegetables.

At the same time, the annual inflation rate in urban areas of Egypt slowed to 11.9% in January, compared to 12.3% in December, according to official data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.

On a monthly basis, inflation in urban areas accelerated to 1.2% in January, compared to 0.2% in December.