Inflation Central African Republic 2019
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at -2.8%.
- Highest month
- February: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- December: -2.8%
- Difference
- 8.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%.
- 5-year average
- 3.1%
- 10-year average
- 4.5%
- All-time high (2014)
- 14.9%
- All-time low (2007)
- 1%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has fallen by +1.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -7.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8% | +0.9 |
| February | 5.3% | +2.4 |
| March | 4.6% | +2.1 |
| April | 5.0% | +2.6 |
| May | 2.5% | +1.0 |
| June | 3.6% | +4.5 |
| July | 3.6% | +4.2 |
| August | 2.7% | +2.3 |
| September | 2.5% | +2.8 |
| October | 1.1% | +0.8 |
| November | -0.2% | -3.1 |
| December | -2.8% | -7.4 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.