Inflation Benin 2011
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.1%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.1%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.5%
- Difference
- 3.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% higher than the 5-year average of 1.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.7% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 1.9%
- 10-year average
- 1.9%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.7%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has risen by +0.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +5.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1% | +5.3 |
| February | 3.3% | +1.8 |
| March | 2.2% | -0.9 |
| April | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| May | 2.4% | +1.1 |
| June | 1.8% | -2.8 |
| July | 3.4% | +3.0 |
| August | 3.9% | +2.9 |
| September | 2.6% | +0.8 |
| October | 2.1% | -0.4 |
| November | 1.5% | -2.1 |
| December | 1.8% | -2.3 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.