Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025

Sri Lanka’s deflation drops marginally in February 2025

March 21, 2025   03:25 pm

The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Y-o-Y basis increased to -3.9 % in February 2025, compared to -4.0% in January 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.

Food Inflation also increased to -1.1% in February 2025, compared to -2.5% in January 2024.

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