Inflation United Arab Emirates 2021
Average inflation: 0.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.2%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in March at -2.0%.
- Highest month
- November: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- March: -2.0%
- Difference
- 4.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of -0.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -3.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: -0.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -3.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.3%.
- 5-year average
- 0.3%
- 10-year average
- 1.1%
- All-time high (2015)
- 4.1%
- All-time low (2020)
- -2.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +2.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +5.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.8% 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 €100.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1.9% | -0.6 |
| February | -1.1% | +1.1 |
| March | -2.0% | -1.3 |
| April | -0.5% | +1.4 |
| May | -0.4% | +2.3 |
| June | -0.5% | +1.9 |
| July | 0.0% | +2.1 |
| August | 0.5% | +3.1 |
| September | 1.2% | +3.6 |
| October | 1.9% | +4.1 |
| November | 2.6% | +5.0 |
| December | 2.5% | +4.6 |
| Average | 0.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.