Inflation Central African Republic 2014
Average inflation: 14.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 14.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 23.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 9.2%.
- Highest month
- July: 23.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 9.2%
- Difference
- 13.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 8.9% higher than the 5-year average of 6.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (14.9% in 2014).
- 5-year average
- 6%
- 10-year average
- 5.5%
- All-time high (2014)
- 14.9%
- All-time low (2007)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has risen by +7.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +7.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +14.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 12.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €114.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2% | +6.5 |
| February | 17.1% | +14.4 |
| March | 13.0% | +10.1 |
| April | 11.8% | +6.3 |
| May | 10.4% | +3.1 |
| June | 16.7% | +8.5 |
| July | 23.1% | +14.3 |
| August | 18.4% | +9.4 |
| September | 15.4% | +6.2 |
| October | 19.5% | +10.3 |
| November | 14.0% | +4.8 |
| December | 9.8% | +0.6 |
| Average | 14.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.