
Consumer price index (CPI) in Algeria 2022, by product category
In January 2022, the consumer price index (CPI) in Algeria stood at 248.59 points, with 2001 as the base year (= 100). In that month, clothing and footwear registered the highest index value, at over 272 points. The CPI refers to the weighted average of a selected basket of goods and services, which reflects the buying habits of average consumers. Thus, it measures changes in prices and the purchasing power of consumers.