Inflation DR Congo 2013
Average inflation: 0.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.8%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 1.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.6%.
- Highest month
- October: 1.0%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.6%
- Difference
- 0.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 0.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (0.8% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 0.8%
- 10-year average
- 0.8%
- All-time high (2013)
- 0.8%
- All-time low (2013)
- 0.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €100.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.6% |
| February | 0.7% |
| March | 0.7% |
| April | 0.7% |
| May | 0.7% |
| June | 0.7% |
| July | 0.8% |
| August | 0.9% |
| September | 0.9% |
| October | 1.0% |
| November | 1.0% |
| December | 1.0% |
| Average | 0.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.