Inflation Central African Republic 2024
Average inflation: 0.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in February at -1.1%.
- Highest month
- August: 2.0%
- Lowest month
- February: -1.1%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 10 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% lower than the 5-year average of 3.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.9% in 2024).
- 5-year average
- 3.1%
- 10-year average
- 3.1%
- All-time high (2014)
- 14.9%
- All-time low (2024)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +2.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -9.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2024
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0% | -9.3 |
| February | -1.1% | -9.3 |
| March | 0.0% | -5.3 |
| April | 1.4% | +4.7 |
| May | 0.4% | -2.5 |
| June | 1.0% | -1.4 |
| July | 1.5% | -0.6 |
| August | 2.0% | +1.0 |
| September | 1.8% | +0.2 |
| October | 1.2% | -1.9 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.