Inflation Bahrain 2016
Average inflation: 2.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.8%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.5%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 1.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (2013)
- 3.3%
- All-time low (2011)
- -0.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+1.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +2.4 percentage points
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 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.3% | -0.2 |
| February | 2.9% | +0.8 |
| March | 3.3% | +1.0 |
| April | 3.8% | +1.5 |
| May | 3.6% | +1.2 |
| June | 3.3% | +1.6 |
| July | 3.5% | +2.4 |
| August | 2.6% | +0.9 |
| September | 2.5% | +0.9 |
| October | 1.5% | -0.8 |
| November | 2.0% | +0.6 |
| December | 2.3% | +1.5 |
| Average | 2.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.