Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), increased to 8.3% in October 2026, compared to 8.0% recorded in September 2026.
According to the Department of Census and Statistics, food inflation rose slightly to 8.8% in October, up from 8.7% in the previous month.
Meanwhile, non-food inflation increased to 8.0% in October 2026, compared to 7.7% recorded in September.
The latest figures indicate an increase in both food and non-food inflation during the month.
