Food and non-alcoholic beverages (which account for 34% of the total weight), housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels (18%), and clothing and footwear (12%) are the primary components of the consumer price index in Kazakhstan. In addition, transportation, home equipment constitutes 5% of the total, entertainment and culture (4%), and alcoholic beverages and cigarettes (4%). the industries include: miscellaneous goods and services (3.9%), health care (3%), and communications (2.9%);, education (2.7%), and restaurants and hotels (2%). As of 1995, the national index has a 100-point starting point. According to the Consumer Price Index, prices and spending patterns in the 14 regional capitals and 27 significant cities are reflected.

A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the KZT while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the KZT.

Category:  Inflation Rate
Units:  Percent
Details
Impact: Low
Country:
Currency: KZT
Latest Release
Previous: 9.3%
Consensus: 9%
Actual: 9.1%
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Date: May 02, 07:30
Time left: 4 days
Consensus: 9.2%