Current inflation Bénin 2.6%
September 2024
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.3%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 2.0%.
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 1.1%
- All-time high (2012)
- 6.7%
- All-time low (2016)
- -0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2023, the difference is minimal (-1.5 percentage point).
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €101.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- This year (avg.)
- 1.3%
- Last year
- 2.8%
- 5-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2012)
- 6.7%