The Overall Rate of Inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), on a year-on-year basis, decreased to -2.0% in December 2024.
According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure was a decrease compared to the -1.7% reported in November 2024.
Food inflation also decreased to -1.0% in December 2024, compared to the 0.0% recorded in November.
Full report: https://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/NCPI_Dec_2024 (Newswire)