KONDA Inflation Expectations Survey Results - March'26

SUMMARY

In March, the inflation expectation for the next 12 months rose by 10 points compared to the previous month. However, this increase is not equal across all groups. The rise is particularly more pronounced among the 18-33 age group, students, white-collar workers, and those who define themselves as modern. Additionally, it is observed that inflation expectations are correlated with news tracking channels and investment capacity/tools

This content is the version of the KONDA Inflation Expectation Survey exclusive to KONDA Barometer subscribers. This version includes inquiries regarding a higher number of demographic and political breakdowns.

This section presents the March '26 results of the KONDA Inflation Expectation Survey:

• By what percentage do you think prices have increased on average from March 2025 to this March, i.e., in the past year? (92 percent)
• By what percentage do you think prices will have increased in the next 12 months, i.e., from March 2026 to March 2027? (93 percent)
• By what percentage do you think prices will have increased from the beginning to the end of 2026, i.e., from January to December? (82 percent)
• Inflation expectation by age groups,
  
• Inflation expectation of Erdoğan and İmamoğlu voters,
  
• Inflation expectation according to the most preferred TV channel for watching the news,
  
• Inflation expectation according to opinions on Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detention,
  
• Inflation expectation according to the capacity for regular investment and savings,
  
• Inflation expectation according to the tools used by those who invest.