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.

See also