Indonesia Experienced 0.16% Deflation in June 2021

Indonesia experienced deflation of 0.16% (month-on-month/mom) in June 2021, with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 106.46. This figure is down from May 2021, which recorded inflation of 0.32%.

The deflation occurred due to price decreases in several expenditure groups. Food, beverages, and tobacco experienced the highest deflation at 0.71%. Other expenditure groups experiencing deflation include transportation (0.35%), clothing and footwear (0.12%), and information, communication, and financial services (0.01%).

Meanwhile, expenditure groups experiencing inflation were personal care and other services (0.35%), restaurants (0.24%), recreation, sports, and culture (0.23%), and household goods (0.17%). Housing also saw inflation at 0.07%, while health and education each experienced 0.03% inflation.

The highest deflation was recorded in Kupang at 0.89%, and the lowest in Palembang at 0.01%. The highest inflation was in Singkawang at 1.36%, and the lowest in Pekanbaru and Tanjung Selor, each at 0.01%.

For information, Indonesia recorded annual inflation of 1.33% and calendar year inflation of 0.74%.