Food price inflation in Australia, January 2026: 3.1%
Food price inflation in Australia was 3.1% in January 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Previous month (December 2025): 3.4% (-0.3 pp).
- A newer figure is available: 3.2% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Canada | 7.33% |
| Japan | 3.9% |
| UK | 3.6% |
| Australia | 3.1% |
| South Korea | 2.89% |
| Spain | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% |
| U.S. | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2% |
| France | 1.3% |
Other months
Source
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0) — Australian Bureau of Statistics