Inflation Burundi 2023
Average inflation: 27.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 27.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 32.7%. The lowest inflation was in December at 20.0%.
- Highest month
- March: 32.7%
- Lowest month
- December: 20.0%
- Difference
- 12.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 16.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 16.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 16.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 16.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 15.0% higher than the 5-year average of 12.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (27.2% in 2023).
- 5-year average
- 12.2%
- 10-year average
- 9%
- All-time high (2023)
- 27.2%
- All-time low (2018)
- -2.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has risen by +8.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +8.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +20.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 25.2% 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 €127.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2023
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7% | +16.5 |
| February | 28.3% | +15.0 |
| March | 32.7% | +20.4 |
| April | 32.3% | +16.1 |
| May | 28.8% | +11.4 |
| June | 27.0% | +9.3 |
| July | 25.9% | +6.8 |
| August | 28.7% | +9.1 |
| September | 26.7% | +5.9 |
| October | 26.4% | +4.3 |
| November | 20.3% | -6.5 |
| December | 20.0% | -6.7 |
| Average | 27.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.