Inflation Burkina Faso 2011
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 5.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 5.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.4%
- Difference
- 4.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.8% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.8%
- All-time low (2011)
- 2.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €102.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 1.2% |
| February | 0.4% |
| March | 1.3% |
| April | 1.7% |
| May | 1.7% |
| June | 2.5% |
| July | 2.7% |
| August | 2.9% |
| September | 4.0% |
| October | 4.8% |
| November | 4.9% |
| December | 5.1% |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.