Inflation Bhutan 2018
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 2.0%.
- Highest month
- March: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- July: 2.0%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 5.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 5.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 5.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.1% lower than the 5-year average of 4.8%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2018).
- 5-year average
- 4.8%
- 10-year average
- 5.9%
- All-time high (2013)
- 11.8%
- All-time low (2018)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2017, the difference is minimal (-2.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -3.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | -2.1 |
| February | 2.6% | -3.0 |
| March | 3.2% | -1.9 |
| April | 2.5% | -3.3 |
| May | 2.6% | -3.1 |
| June | 2.5% | -2.4 |
| July | 2.0% | -3.3 |
| August | 2.1% | -3.2 |
| September | 2.7% | -2.2 |
| October | 3.1% | -1.8 |
| November | 3.1% | -0.6 |
| December | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.