In 2024, Brunei Darussalam's inflation rate recorded a 0.4 per cent decrease compared to 2023. According to a media release by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, the was attributed to a 0.6 per cent drop in the Non-Food index, while the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index showed an increase of 0.5 per cent.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in December 2024 registered a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to December 2023, driven by declines in the Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages index due to a drop in the Meat category, and the Fish and Seafood category. Meanwhile, the Non-Food index edged lower by 0.3 per cent following a decrease in the Transport category, and the Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels category.

For the month-on-month comparison, the CPI in December 2024 increased by 0.9 per cent from November 2024, driven by a rise in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index and the Non-Food index.

The The CPI full report for December and Annual 2024 is available at 'deps.mofe.gov.bn'.