Inflation Benin 2013
Average inflation: 0.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.4%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at -2.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.5%
- Lowest month
- November: -2.8%
- Difference
- 6.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% lower than the 5-year average of 2.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.4% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2012)
- 6.7%
- All-time low (2013)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +6.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -6.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -10.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.6% 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 €100.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6% | -4.3 |
| February | 3.5% | -2.8 |
| March | 2.6% | -4.9 |
| April | 3.1% | -3.3 |
| May | 1.9% | -5.2 |
| June | 0.5% | -6.2 |
| July | 0.3% | -5.7 |
| August | -0.5% | -6.3 |
| September | -2.0% | -9.4 |
| October | -1.1% | -8.3 |
| November | -2.8% | -10.7 |
| December | -1.8% | -8.5 |
| Average | 0.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.