Inflation Brunei 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 August at 1.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- August: 1.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.0%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 0.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -0.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 0.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -0.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (0.4% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 0.2%
- 10-year average
- 0.2%
- All-time high (2013)
- 0.4%
- All-time low (2012)
- 0.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (+0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +1.0 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
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1% | -0.1 |
| February | 0.0% | -0.2 |
| March | 0.1% | 0.0 |
| April | 0.1% | 0.0 |
| May | 0.1% | 0.0 |
| June | 0.2% | +0.2 |
| July | 0.1% | 0.0 |
| August | 1.1% | +1.0 |
| September | 0.9% | +0.8 |
| October | 0.8% | +0.7 |
| November | 1.1% | +1.0 |
| December | 0.2% | +0.2 |
| Average | 0.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.