Inflation Botswana 2012
Average inflation: 7.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 8.8%. The lowest inflation was in August at 6.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 8.8%
- Lowest month
- August: 6.6%
- Difference
- 2.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.0%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 8.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 8.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 8.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.4% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 8%
- 10-year average
- 8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 8.4%
- All-time low (2012)
- 7.6%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2011, inflation has fallen by +0.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.6% 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 €107.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8% | +0.9 |
| February | 8.3% | -0.2 |
| March | 8.1% | -0.3 |
| April | 7.5% | -0.7 |
| May | 7.7% | -0.6 |
| June | 7.3% | -0.6 |
| July | 7.4% | -0.3 |
| August | 6.6% | -2.1 |
| September | 7.1% | -1.5 |
| October | 7.1% | -1.7 |
| November | 7.4% | -1.8 |
| December | 7.4% | -1.8 |
| Average | 7.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.