Inflation Belize 1996
Average inflation: 6.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.4%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 7.5%. The lowest inflation was in February at 4.4%.
- Highest month
- May: 7.5%
- Lowest month
- February: 4.4%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 9.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 9.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 4.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.2% higher than the 5-year average of 3.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.4% in 1996).
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (1996)
- 6.4%
- All-time low (1993)
- 1.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1995, inflation has risen by +3.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +5.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.4% 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 €106.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1996
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 4.4% | +2.0 |
| May | 7.5% | +5.1 |
| August | 7.4% | +4.5 |
| November | 6.4% | +2.5 |
| Average | 6.4% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.