Turkish Statistical Institute Announced September 2026 Inflation Data

According to September 2026 data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1.84 percent monthly and 29.73 percent annually. With this rate, annual inflation fell below 30 percent for the first time since November 2021.

CPI and D-PPI Data

The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the inflation data for the September 2026 period. The Consumer Price Index recorded a monthly increase of 1.84 percent in September.

Meanwhile, the Domestic Producer Price Index increased by 2.07 percent monthly in the same period, while realizing at 27.38 percent on an annual basis.

Expectations and Realized Rates

Economists participating in AA Finance's expectation survey had projected September monthly inflation to be 2.18 percent. The announced figures remained below expectations.

While economists' inflation forecasts for September ranged between 1.90 percent and 2.60 percent, annual inflation was measured at 31.51 percent in August.

Rent Increase Rate Clarified

Following the sharing of inflation data with the public, the October rent increase rate also became official. As a result of the calculations made, the ceiling hike rate was determined.

According to the announced data, the legal rent increase rate to be applied for homes and workplaces in October was finalized as 31.49 percent.

Inflation Changes on a Sectoral Basis

When main expenditure groups were examined, the largest monthly decrease in September occurred in the food and non-alcoholic beverages group with 0.2 percent.

With the opening of the school season, the highest monthly increase was seen in the education group at 14.19 percent. The lowest increase on an annual basis took place in clothing and footwear.