Inflation Benin 2009
Average inflation: 0.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at -1.7%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- August: -1.7%
- Difference
- 6.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (0.9% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 0.9%
- 10-year average
- 0.9%
- All-time high (2009)
- 0.9%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.9%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 4.8% |
| February | 2.7% |
| March | 1.1% |
| April | 2.0% |
| May | 3.4% |
| June | 0.5% |
| July | 1.3% |
| August | -1.7% |
| September | -0.2% |
| October | -0.9% |
| November | -1.3% |
| December | -0.5% |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.