1.1 Headline Inflation (Year-on-Year) Headline inflation in September 2026 accelerated to 5.58 percent year-on-year, primarily due to faster non-food price increases, partly offset by a slowdown in food prices. The average headline inflation for the year (January to September 2026) stood at 6.29 percent. Food Inflation (Y-o-Y) Food inflation recorded at 4.95 percent in September […]
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Green Economy or green growth is in the limelight of the global development agenda. There is a growing demand for green economy indicators, both from policymakers and decision makers. Green growth economy indicators are a pathway to sustainable development (World Bank, 2012). Thus, the NSB compiles relevant core indicators that will inform the policy makers
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The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is an essential source of key labour market indicators used to guide national planning and policy decisions. The data generated supports the monitoring of economic performance and informs the development of employment programmes, poverty reduction strategies, and other socio-economic policies. The Q3 2026 Labour Force Survey was conducted in August
• Headline Inflation (Y-o-Y): Decelerated to 5.51% in August 2026, down from the previous month due to a slowdown in both Food and Non-Food price escalation. • Headline Inflation (M-o-M): Stood at 0.30% in August 2026. • Average Headline Inflation (Jan – Aug 2026): Recorded at 6.38%. • Purchasing Power of Ngultrum (PPN): Stood at Nu. 51.4 relative
