Inflation DR Congo 2016
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 10.2%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 10.2%
- Lowest month
- January: 0.8%
- Difference
- 9.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.3%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 3.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.5% higher than the 5-year average of 1.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.9% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.4%
- All-time high (2016)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2015)
- 0.8%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2015, inflation has risen by +2.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +9.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8% | -0.2 |
| February | 0.9% | 0.0 |
| March | 1.0% | +0.2 |
| April | 1.1% | +0.3 |
| May | 1.1% | +0.4 |
| June | 1.4% | +0.8 |
| July | 1.9% | +1.3 |
| August | 2.5% | +1.8 |
| September | 3.3% | +2.6 |
| October | 4.4% | +3.7 |
| November | 6.0% | +5.3 |
| December | 10.2% | +9.4 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.