NCPI-based overall rate of inflation : October 2024 figures released

November 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM

The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to -0.7% in October 2024.

According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the NCPI, was -0.2% reported in September 2024.

However, food inflation increased to 1.3% in  October 2024, compared to 0.5% in September 2024, while non-food inflation was -2.3% in October 2024. 

Full report : http://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/NCPI_Oct_2024 (Newswire)