September 14, 2025 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s annual inflation rate rose to 81% in August, marking a notable increase after a prolonged period of decline, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released on Sunday.

The rate stood at 78.39% in July. The rise marks a setback after a long period of disinflation from a peak of 422% in July 2021.

Inflation accelerated in both urban and rural areas, the CBS data showed. The urban rate climbed to 83.93% from 80.20% in July, while the rural rate jumped to 83.51% from 77.53%.