January 10 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation slightly accelerated to 4.9% in December from 4.8% in November, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia edged up 0.4% in December, after picking up 0.7% the previous month, Makstat said in a statement.
Changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in December (pct):
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
6.9 |
0.6 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
0.5 |
0.1 |
Clothing and footwear |
0.4 |
0.0 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
1.0 |
0.3 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
0.8 |
-0.4 |
Health |
2.5 |
0.3 |
Transport |
16.8 |
1.1 |
Communication |
-0.7 |
0.0 |
Recreation and culture |
3.2 |
0.2 |
Education |
-0.2 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
5.7 |
0.6 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
2.5 |
0.3 |
Source: Makstat