Inflation Bosnia and Herzegovina 2006

Average inflation: 6.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 6.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in May at 7.3%. The lowest inflation was in November at 4.5%.

Highest month
May: 7.3%
Lowest month
November: 4.5%
Difference
2.8 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 13.1%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.3%.

Highest increase
Energy: 13.1%
Lowest increase
Food: 8.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.1% in 2006).

5-year average
6.1%
10-year average
6.1%
All-time high (2006)
6.1%
All-time low (2006)
6.1%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 4.1% 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 €106.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2006

Inflation by category

Food
8.3%
+2.2vs avg.
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Energy
13.1%
+7.0vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 7.2%
February 7.0%
March 6.5%
April 6.4%
May 7.3%
June 6.9%
July 6.2%
August 6.4%
September 5.7%
October 4.9%
November 4.5%
December 4.5%
Average 6.1%

Data source

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

See also