Inflation Antigua and Barbuda 2012

Average inflation: 3.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 5.6%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.6%.

Highest month
January: 5.6%
Lowest month
October: 1.6%
Difference
4.0 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.0%.

5-year average
3%
10-year average
2.4%
All-time high (2008)
5.4%
All-time low (2009)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.0 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: +3.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2012

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2011
January 5.6% +3.3
February 5.3% +3.0
March 4.5% +1.6
April 4.4% +1.4
May 4.0% +0.8
June 3.9% +0.6
July 3.3% -0.8
August 2.3% -2.1
September 1.9% -2.0
October 1.6% -2.2
November 2.1% -1.9
December 1.8% -2.2
Average 3.4%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also