Saudi Arabia: Information and communication inflation
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The most recent value is 1.27 percent as of April 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 1.01 percent. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from January 2014 to April 2026 is 0.68 percent. The minimum of -2.12 percent was recorded in December 2023, while the maximum of 13.21 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Source: The Global Economy
| Recent values | Saudi Arabia: Information and communication inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026  Apr | 1.27 |
| 2026  Mar | 1.01 |
| 2026  Feb | 1.06 |
| 2026  Jan | 0.26 |
| 2025  Dec | 0.22 |
| 2025  Nov | 0.15 |
| 2025  Oct | -0.21 |
| 2025  Sep | -0.35 |
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Definition: Percent change in the inflation for information and communication compared to the same month last year.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is defined as all technical means used to handle information and aid communication. This encompasses both computer and network hardware (e.g., computers, wireless networks, and cell phones) and their respective software.
It includes six primary economic activities:
1.Software publishing 2.Telecommunications 3.Computer programming and consultancy 4.Data processing, hosting, web portals 5.Repair of computers and communication equipment 6.Wholesale of information and communication equipment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 1.7 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 3.7515 | 6/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,848.12 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 138.9038 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.24 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.65 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 0.40 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 1.03 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.27 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 1.04 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 1.35 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -0.31 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,039.58 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 5.55 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Policy rate | 4.25 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 31.70 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Bank deposits, total | 3,060.69 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, local currency | 2,785.96 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, foreign currency | 274.73 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |