Haiti Inflation Slows in October 2025, but Annual Rate Remains Above 32%, BRH Says

By:
Christopher Louissaint

Email:
newsroom@haitianprimenews.com

Date:
December 22, 2025

Location:
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haiti’s monthly inflation rate eased in October 2025, but overall price pressures remain severe, according to the latest data published by the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH).

The central bank reported that inflation for the month of October fell to 1.5 percent, down from higher levels recorded earlier in the year. The slowdown suggests a temporary easing in month-to-month price increases, offering limited short-term relief for consumers.

Despite the monthly decline, year-over-year inflation continues to weigh heavily on the economy. The BRH confirmed that annual inflation reached 32.2 percent in October 2025 compared with the same period last year, underscoring the persistence of high living costs across the country.

Economists note that while a deceleration in monthly inflation is significant, it does not signal a broader stabilization. Food prices, transportation costs, and imported goods remain under pressure, driven by currency depreciation, security disruptions, and structural supply constraints.

The BRH has maintained that inflationary pressures are not solely monetary in nature and are closely linked to Haiti’s ongoing political instability and insecurity, which continue to disrupt trade routes and domestic markets.

Analysts warn that without sustained improvements in security, governance, and economic coordination, inflation could remain elevated well into 2026, eroding household purchasing power and deepening social vulnerability.

Sources:
• Ground News – https://ground.news/article/according-to-brh-inflation-fell-to-15-in-october-2025-while-the-annual-rate-reached-322
• Banque de la République d’Haïti (BRH) – https://www.brh.ht