Inflation Congo 2006
Average inflation: 6.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 11.6%. The lowest inflation was in August at 5.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 11.6%
- Lowest month
- August: 5.3%
- Difference
- 6.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 11 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 6.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.8% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 6.8%
- 10-year average
- 6.8%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2006)
- 6.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.8% 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 €106.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2006
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| February | 5.4% |
| March | 5.7% |
| April | 6.7% |
| May | 5.4% |
| June | 6.0% |
| July | 5.7% |
| August | 5.3% |
| September | 8.0% |
| October | 9.1% |
| November | 6.1% |
| December | 11.6% |
| Average | 6.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.