December 22, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s inflation rate showed further signs of moderation in November 2025, with the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) indicating a drop to 2.4 per cent, down from 2.7 per cent recorded the previous month, according to newly released official statistics.
Data from the Department of Census and Statistics show that food prices were a key driver of the decline. Food inflation fell to 3.6 per cent in November, compared with 4.1 per cent in October, reflecting softer price pressures on essential items.
In contrast, year-on-year inflation for non-food goods and services remained steady at 1.5 per cent, suggesting relative stability outside the food sector.
On an annual basis, food items accounted for a 1.57 per cent contribution to overall inflation in November 2025 when compared with the same month last year, underlining their continued influence on household spending.
The department also reported that the NCPI for all items stood at 207.2 points in November, marking a slight decline of 0.3 index points from October. Economists say the latest figures point to a gradual easing of cost-of-living pressures, although prices remain sensitive to changes in supply conditions and global trends.
