Inflation Aruba 2005
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 October at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in March at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- March: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.7%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 6.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.7% in 2003).
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (2003)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (2004)
- 2.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +2.1 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 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | +0.1 |
| February | 2.5% | +1.2 |
| March | 2.2% | +0.7 |
| April | 3.2% | +1.3 |
| May | 3.9% | +1.6 |
| June | 3.3% | +0.3 |
| July | 3.5% | +0.6 |
| August | 3.6% | +0.5 |
| September | 3.7% | +1.0 |
| October | 4.9% | +2.1 |
| November | 3.6% | -0.1 |
| December | 3.8% | +1.0 |
| Average | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.