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.

See also