Inflation DR Congo 2014
Average inflation: 1.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.2%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 1.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- May: 1.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.1%
- Difference
- 0.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.4%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 0.4%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.2% in 2014).
- 5-year average
- 1%
- 10-year average
- 1%
- All-time high (2014)
- 1.2%
- All-time low (2013)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2013, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +0.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% 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 €101.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1% | +0.5 |
| February | 1.1% | +0.4 |
| March | 1.3% | +0.6 |
| April | 1.3% | +0.6 |
| May | 1.4% | +0.7 |
| June | 1.4% | +0.7 |
| July | 1.4% | +0.6 |
| August | 1.3% | +0.4 |
| September | 1.2% | +0.3 |
| October | 1.2% | +0.2 |
| November | 1.1% | +0.1 |
| December | 1.1% | +0.1 |
| Average | 1.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.