Inflation Botswana 2011
Average inflation: 8.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 9.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 7.7%.
- Highest month
- November: 9.2%
- Lowest month
- July: 7.7%
- Difference
- 1.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 6.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.4% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 8.4%
- 10-year average
- 8.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 8.4%
- All-time low (2011)
- 8.4%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 7.9% |
| February | 8.5% |
| March | 8.4% |
| April | 8.2% |
| May | 8.3% |
| June | 7.9% |
| July | 7.7% |
| August | 8.7% |
| September | 8.6% |
| October | 8.8% |
| November | 9.2% |
| December | 9.2% |
| Average | 8.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.