Inflation Belize 1997
Average inflation: 1.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.1%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in November at -0.5%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- November: -0.5%
- Difference
- 5.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.6%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 2.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.1% in 1997).
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (1996)
- 6.4%
- All-time low (1997)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1996, inflation has fallen by +5.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -5.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -7.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €101.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1997
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 4.9% | +0.5 |
| May | 0.4% | -7.1 |
| August | -0.4% | -7.8 |
| November | -0.5% | -6.9 |
| Average | 1.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.