Inflation Barbados 2011
Average inflation: 9.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 11.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 7.2%.
- Highest month
- October: 11.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 7.2%
- Difference
- 4.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.4% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 9.4%
- 10-year average
- 9.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 9.4%
- All-time low (2011)
- 9.4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.4% 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 €109.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 7.2% |
| February | 8.4% |
| March | 7.9% |
| April | 8.0% |
| May | 9.0% |
| June | 9.3% |
| July | 10.4% |
| August | 10.6% |
| September | 10.4% |
| October | 11.2% |
| November | 11.0% |
| December | 9.6% |
| Average | 9.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.