On an annual basis, prices for non-food goods increased by 10.4%, paid services rose by 10.3%, and food products grew by 7.6%.
What was Kazakhstan's inflation rate in October?
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, monthly inflation in October stood at 0.5%, which was 0.1 percentage points lower than in September. The annual inflation rate was recorded at 9.2%, down from 9.3% in September.
Which consumer goods saw price declines?
According to the statistical agency, significant monthly price drops among food products in October were recorded for grapes (down 10.0%), onions (down 9.8%), granulated sugar (down 9.5%), cauliflower (down 9.0%), and apples (down 6.2%). In the non-food category, prices decreased for blenders (down 6.7%), modems and routers (down 4.2%), and microwave ovens (down 2.4%).
Year-on-year, prices fell for cucumbers by 34.4%, bananas by 12.4%, and lemons by 11.1%. Among non-food items, prices for domestically assembled passenger cars dropped by 17.3% compared to October 2025.
How does the statistical agency calculate the consumer price index?
The Bureau of National Statistics calculates the consumer price index on a monthly basis, monitoring tariffs and prices across 537 goods and services. Starting January 2026, the index weighting consists of food products at 41.1%, non-food goods at 28.4%, and paid services at 30.5%. The bureau also maintains an interactive dashboard tracking indicators from 2018 onward.
FAQ
### What was Kazakhstan's annual inflation rate in October?
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the rate was 9.2%, compared to 9.3% in September.
### What was the monthly inflation rate in October?
Monthly inflation was 0.5%, down 0.1 percentage points from September.
### What items are included in the inflation index basket?
A total of 537 items are tracked. Food products account for 41.1%, non-food goods make up 28.4%, and paid services represent 30.5%.
### Where do these figures come from?
The figures are sourced from the official release of the Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan published on November 2.
### Is this news related to China?
The source does not mention Chinese companies, and no conclusions are drawn in the article.
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Sources
- Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan (gov.kz), November 2: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/stat/press/news/details/1322307?lang=ru
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