Inflation Afghanistan 2008
Average inflation: 26.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 26.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 37.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 18.4%.
- Highest month
- May: 37.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 18.4%
- Difference
- 18.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 41.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 41.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 41.1%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 41.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 12.5% higher than the 5-year average of 13.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (26.4% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 13.9%
- 10-year average
- 13.9%
- All-time high (2008)
- 26.4%
- All-time low (2006)
- 6.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2007, inflation has risen by +17.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +17.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +30.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 24.4% 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 €126.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7% | +16.1 |
| February | 18.4% | +15.0 |
| March | 18.6% | +14.3 |
| April | 29.7% | +24.7 |
| May | 37.1% | +30.6 |
| June | 30.6% | +22.1 |
| July | 30.9% | +21.1 |
| August | 32.0% | +21.6 |
| September | 30.7% | +18.6 |
| October | 28.0% | +17.7 |
| November | 22.6% | +8.9 |
| December | 18.8% | +2.7 |
| Average | 26.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.