Inflation Afghanistan 2016
Average inflation: 4.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 5.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 5.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.3%
- Difference
- 4.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 5.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.5%.
- 5-year average
- 4.5%
- 10-year average
- 6.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 26.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- -6.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+5.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +5.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +9.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3% | +0.3 |
| February | 3.1% | +2.8 |
| March | 4.0% | +4.6 |
| April | 4.5% | +5.8 |
| May | 4.3% | +6.3 |
| June | 4.9% | +6.9 |
| July | 5.9% | +9.6 |
| August | 5.4% | +7.5 |
| September | 5.0% | +5.0 |
| October | 4.9% | +4.9 |
| November | 4.6% | +3.4 |
| December | 4.6% | +3.5 |
| Average | 4.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.