03.04.2025 10:10
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has announced the inflation data for March. Accordingly, in March, inflation increased by 2.46% on a monthly basis, while the annual inflation rate was recorded at 38.10%.
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The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the inflation data for March. Accordingly, in March, inflation increased by 2.46% on a monthly basis, while annual inflation was realized at 38.10%.
The change in CPI (Consumer Price Index) was an increase of 2.46% compared to the previous month in March 2025, an increase of 10.06% compared to the previous December, an increase of 38.10% compared to the same month of the previous year, and an increase of 51.26% according to twelve-month averages.
ANNUAL INCREASE OF 37.12% IN CPI FOR FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The annual changes in the three main expenditure groups with the highest weight were an increase of 37.12% in food and non-alcoholic beverages, an increase of 21.59% in transportation, and an increase of 68.63% in housing. The effects of the relevant main groups on the annual change were 9.51% for food and non-alcoholic beverages, 3.65% for transportation, and 9.47% for housing.
MONTHLY INCREASE OF 4.94% IN CPI FOR FOOD AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The monthly changes in the three main expenditure groups with the highest weight were an increase of 4.94% in food and non-alcoholic beverages, an increase of 0.25% in transportation, and an increase of 2.10% in housing. The effects of the relevant main groups on the monthly change were 1.23% for food and non-alcoholic beverages, 0.04% for transportation, and 0.33% for housing.
As of March 2025, out of the 143 main headings covered in the index (Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose - COICOP 5-digit Level), there was a decrease in the index of 25 main headings, while there was no change in the index of 5 main headings. An increase was observed in the index of 113 main headings.
ANNUAL INCREASE OF 36.99% AND MONTHLY INCREASE OF 1.30% IN SPECIAL CPI INDEX (B)
Excluding unprocessed food products, energy, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and gold, the change in CPI in March 2025 was an increase of 1.30% compared to the previous month, an increase of 9.31% compared to the previous December, an increase of 36.99% compared to the same month of the previous year, and an increase of 50.56% according to twelve-month averages.
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