Macau Inflation Hits 2-Year High

The annual inflation rate in Macau rose to 1.16% in February 2026 from a four-month low of 0.54% in the previous month. The latest figure marked the sharpest rise since February 2024, mainly driven by higher costs for transport (2.36% vs -0.93% in January), recreation, sport and culture (7.76% vs -2.06%), and miscellaneous goods and services (3.04% vs 2.32%). Prices also increased at a faster pace for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.92% vs 0.85%), clothing and footwear (1.02% vs 0.65%), and household furnishings and services (0.45% vs 0.37%). On the other hand, inflation softened for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.13% vs 2.21%) and education (1.14% vs 1.52%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.42% in February, accelerating from a 0.02% gain in the preceding period.