November 18, 2025
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as of October 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +2.9%; 0.8 percentage points higher than the 2.1% recorded between September 2024 to September 2025. Compared to September 2025, the All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.7% in September 2025.
The main driver of the monthly increase (0.7%) was a 1.5% rise in the index for the ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ division, primarily reflecting higher prices for items in the class ‘Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses’ (up 5.5%) and ‘Fruits and nuts’ (up 1.7%). These movements were influenced by increased costs for agricultural produce such as carrot, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet potato, and tomato. Additionally, a 0.8% uptick in the ‘Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’ division contributed to the overall increase, driven by higher electricity rates. These gains were partially offset by a 0.3% decline in the ‘Transport’ division, stemming from a 1.5% decrease in the index for ‘Fuels and lubricants for personal transport equipment’ due to lower petrol prices.
The All-Jamaica point-to-point inflation rate for the period October 2024 to October 2025 was 2.9%. The main contributors to this increase were the divisions: ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ (+3.0%), ‘Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’ (+4.0%), and ‘Restaurants and Accommodation Services’ (+4.0%).
The rise in the index for the ‘Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’ division was primarily due to a 7.0% increase in the ‘Imputed Rentals for Housing’ group, reflecting higher rental costs. Additionally, the ‘Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’ group rose by 2.2%, driven by increased electricity rates.
In the ‘Restaurants and Accommodation Services’ division, the 4.0% increase was mainly attributable to a 4.1% rise in the ‘Food and Beverage Serving Services’ group, due to higher prices for meals purchased at fast food restaurants and cookshops.
The 3.0% increase in the ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ division was largely influenced by a 6.0% decline in the ‘Meat and other parts of slaughtered land animals’ class, reflecting increased prices for turkey neck, whole chicken, and chicken mixed parts. Additionally, the ‘Fish and other seafood’ class rose by 8.4%, mainly due to higher prices for salted fish, sardines, and sliced fish.
MAJOR CPI DIVISION MOVEMENTS
The index of the ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ division rose by 1.5% in October 2025. This increase was mainly driven by a 1.6% rise in the ‘Food’ group, reflecting higher prices in key categories. Notably, the class ‘Vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas and pulses’ surged by 5.5%, influenced by increased costs for items such as carrot, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet potato, and tomato. Additional gains were recorded in ‘Fruits and Nuts’ (+1.7%), ‘Fish and Seafood’ (+1.1%), and ‘Oils and Fats’ (+0.9%).
The ‘Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ group advanced by 0.3%, with all classes contributing: ‘Water, Soft Drinks and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ (+0.2%), ‘Fruit and Vegetable Juices’ (+0.3%), and ‘Coffee, Tea, Cocoa’ (+0.3%).
The point-to-point inflation rate for this division was 3.0%.
The index for the ‘Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics’ division by 0.1% in October 2025. This movement was attributed to a 0.1% rise in the ‘Alcoholic Beverages’ group, with both ‘Spirits and Liquors’ and ‘Beer’ classes registering similar gains.
The point-to-point inflation rate for this division was 2.6%.
The index for the ‘Clothing and Footwear’ division posted a 0.2% increase, driven by higher prices in ‘Clothing’ (+0.3%) and ‘Footwear’ (+0.1%).
The point-to-point inflation rate for this division was 3.3%.
The index for the ‘Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’ division increased by 0.8%, primarily due to a 2.4% increase in ‘Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels’, reflecting higher electricity rates. Additionally, ‘Maintenance, Repair and Security of the Dwelling’ advanced by 0.6%, influenced by increased paint prices.
The point-to-point inflation rate for this division was 4.0%.
The index for the ‘Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance’ division recorded a 0.1% uptick. The largest movements were observed in ‘Household Textiles’ (+0.3%) and ‘Furniture, Furnishings and Loose Carpets’ (+0.2%).
The point-to-point inflation rate was 3.2%.
The index for the ‘Health’ division rose by 0.4%, driven mainly by a 0.3% rise in ‘Medicines and Health Products’, reflecting higher prices for pain relievers and asthma inhalers. The ‘Outpatient Care Services’ group also climbed by 0.7%, due to increased dental care fees.
The point-to-point inflation rate was 4.6%.
The index for the ‘Transport’ division fell by 0.3%, primarily due to a 1.5% decline in ‘Fuels and Lubricants for Personal Transport Equipment’, following lower petrol prices.
The point-to-point inflation rate was 0.1%.
The index for the ‘Recreation, Sport and Culture’ division rose by 0.2%, supported by a 0.3% increase in ‘Newspapers, Books and Stationery’, driven by higher book and stationery prices.
The point-to-point inflation rate was 3.0%.
The index for the ‘Restaurants and Accommodation Services’ division edged up by 0.1%, mainly due to higher prices for meals consumed away from home.
The point-to-point inflation rate was 4.0%.
The index for the ‘Personal Care, Social Protection and Miscellaneous Good and Services’ division advanced by 0.2%, reflecting increased prices for personal care items such as soaps, deodorants, razors, and wigs.
The point-to-point inflation rate was 3.5%.
Individual divisions saw the following monthly changes:
- Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: (+1.5%)
- Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics: (+0.1%)
- Clothing and Footwear: (+0.2%)
- Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels: (+0.8%)
- Furnishing, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance: (+0.1%)
- Health: (+0.4%)
- Transport: (-0.3%)
- Recreation, Sport and Culture: (+0.2%)
- Restaurants and Accommodation Services: (+0.1%)
- Personal Care, Social Protection and Miscellaneous Goods and Services: (+0.2%)
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