Inflation Congo 2007
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 8.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at -3.9%.
- Highest month
- January: 8.5%
- Lowest month
- December: -3.9%
- Difference
- 12.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.3%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.8%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 4.8%
- 10-year average
- 4.8%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2007)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has fallen by +4.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: -15.5 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 2007
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5% | - |
| February | 5.1% | -0.3 |
| March | 3.7% | -2.0 |
| April | 2.8% | -3.9 |
| May | 4.1% | -1.3 |
| June | 3.2% | -2.8 |
| July | 4.2% | -1.5 |
| August | 3.8% | -1.5 |
| September | 0.5% | -7.5 |
| October | 0.4% | -8.7 |
| November | 0.3% | -5.8 |
| December | -3.9% | -15.5 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.