Inflation United Arab Emirates 2011
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 June at 1.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at -0.1%.
- Highest month
- June: 1.7%
- Lowest month
- October: -0.1%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.9% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 1.1%
- 10-year average
- 1.1%
- All-time high (2009)
- 1.6%
- All-time low (2011)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2010, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +2.0 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 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6% | +2.0 |
| February | 1.5% | +1.8 |
| March | 1.2% | +0.5 |
| April | 1.1% | +0.3 |
| May | 1.4% | +0.5 |
| June | 1.7% | +0.8 |
| July | 1.3% | +0.4 |
| August | 0.6% | -0.3 |
| September | 0.1% | -1.1 |
| October | -0.1% | -1.9 |
| November | -0.1% | -1.6 |
| December | 0.2% | -1.5 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.