Inflation Afghanistan 2006
Average inflation: 6.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 11.1%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 11.1%
- Lowest month
- December: 4.3%
- Difference
- 6.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 6.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.8% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 6.8%
- 10-year average
- 6.8%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2006)
- 6.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 11.1% |
| February | 10.2% |
| March | 8.2% |
| April | 8.1% |
| May | 6.8% |
| June | 5.6% |
| July | 5.0% |
| August | 5.7% |
| September | 5.3% |
| October | 6.2% |
| November | 5.5% |
| December | 4.3% |
| Average | 6.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.