In 2020, the United Arab Emirates saw a decrease in its general inflation rate to 5.1% from the previous year's 8.5%. However, in December, the inflation rate saw an increase of 6% compared to the previous year. The inflation rates varied throughout the year, with the highest rate of 6.8% in January and the lowest rate of 3.3% in September. The categories with the highest inflation include education, health care, restaurants and hotels, and alcoholic beverages, smoke, and air conditioners. The most significant price increases were seen in permanent vegetables, tomatoes, carrot vegetables, pasta, garlic, and fresh and frozen meat. The most significant decreases were in birds and eggs, fresh fish, and birds.