Inflation Aruba 2002
Average inflation: 3.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.3%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 4.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- November: 4.5%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.3% in 2002).
- 5-year average
- 3.3%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2002)
- 3.3%
- All-time low (2002)
- 3.3%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.3% 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 €103.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.6% |
| February | 2.2% |
| March | 2.2% |
| April | 2.4% |
| May | 3.4% |
| June | 3.4% |
| July | 3.4% |
| August | 3.7% |
| September | 3.9% |
| October | 3.9% |
| November | 4.5% |
| December | 4.2% |
| Average | 3.3% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.