WILLEMSTAD – Consumer prices in Curaçao remained largely stable in February 2026, according to new figures released by the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 104.7 in February, virtually unchanged from January. Due to rounding differences, the month-to-month increase was recorded at 0.1 percent. Annual inflation for February 2026 was measured at 1.9 percent.
On a monthly basis, prices increased in two spending categories and decreased in one, while all other categories remained unchanged. The most notable increases were seen in housing and home furnishings, both rising by 0.3 percent. Meanwhile, the category of transport and communication recorded a decline of 0.3 percent.
Inflation reflects the gradual loss of purchasing power as the cost of goods and services rises over time. It is commonly used as a benchmark for adjusting wages, pensions, social benefits, and the minimum wage.
Over a 12-month period, consumer prices in Curaçao increased by an average of 1.9 percent up to February 2026, compared to the same period a year earlier. The 12-month average CPI rose from 103.0 in February 2025 to 104.9 in February 2026.
The latest figures suggest that, despite global economic pressures, inflation on the island remains relatively moderate, providing some stability in the cost of living.