Inflation Bahamas 2017
Average inflation: 1.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.5%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.7%.
- Highest month
- February: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- July: 0.7%
- Difference
- 2.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.1%.
- 5-year average
- 1.1%
- 10-year average
- 1.5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 3.2%
- All-time low (2016)
- -0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2016, the difference is minimal (+1.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +4.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €101.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2017
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8% | +1.6 |
| February | 3.1% | +4.2 |
| March | 2.7% | +4.1 |
| April | 1.6% | +2.4 |
| May | 1.3% | +1.5 |
| June | 1.2% | +1.5 |
| July | 0.7% | +1.1 |
| August | 1.4% | +1.9 |
| September | 0.9% | +1.3 |
| October | 0.9% | +0.4 |
| November | 1.8% | +1.2 |
| December | 1.8% | +1.0 |
| Average | 1.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.