Inflation Burundi 2000
Average inflation: 24.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 24.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 29.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 14.2%.
- Highest month
- March: 29.7%
- Lowest month
- December: 14.2%
- Difference
- 15.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 16.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 16.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 16.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 16.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 24.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (24.7% in 2000).
- 5-year average
- 24.7%
- 10-year average
- 24.7%
- All-time high (2000)
- 24.7%
- All-time low (2000)
- 24.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 22.7% 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 €124.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 28.1% |
| February | 28.3% |
| March | 29.7% |
| April | 27.7% |
| May | 25.5% |
| June | 26.0% |
| July | 23.0% |
| August | 26.8% |
| September | 23.8% |
| October | 22.6% |
| November | 20.5% |
| December | 14.2% |
| Average | 24.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.