Inflation Belize 2002
Average inflation: 2.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.9%.
- Highest month
- November: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.9%
- Difference
- 2.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 0.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 0.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% higher than the 5-year average of 0.4%.
- 5-year average
- 0.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (1996)
- 6.4%
- All-time low (1999)
- -1.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2001, inflation has risen by +1.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 0.9% | -0.2 |
| May | 1.9% | +0.2 |
| August | 2.8% | +1.9 |
| November | 3.2% | +2.3 |
| Average | 2.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.