# "Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)"
The "Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)" indicator measures the **annual percentage change** in the **cost of a basket of goods and services typically purchased by households**. It is a **key indicator of inflation**, reflecting how much the **prices of these goods and services have increased (or decreased) over a year**.
- The chart displays the **percentage change in consumer prices (inflation)** in **Lebanon** for the years **2009 to 2022**.
- **Lebanon** has faced significant **inflation challenges** due to **political instability**, **economic crises**, and **currency devaluation**.
- These issues have led to **high inflation rates** in recent years.