Inflation United Arab Emirates 2010
Average inflation: 0.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 1.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at -0.4%.
- Highest month
- October: 1.8%
- Lowest month
- January: -0.4%
- Difference
- 2.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 4.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -0.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.9% in 2010).
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2009)
- 1.6%
- All-time low (2010)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2009, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -6.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2010
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| January | -0.4% | -6.9 |
| February | -0.3% | -5.8 |
| March | 0.7% | -3.4 |
| April | 0.8% | -1.8 |
| May | 0.9% | -0.5 |
| June | 0.9% | +0.4 |
| July | 0.9% | +1.1 |
| August | 0.9% | +1.0 |
| September | 1.2% | +1.4 |
| October | 1.8% | +2.2 |
| November | 1.5% | +1.3 |
| December | 1.7% | +2.0 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.