Inflation Congo 2009
Average inflation: 4.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.6%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 10.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at -3.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 10.6%
- Lowest month
- November: -3.4%
- Difference
- 14.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 4.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 4.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.8%.
- 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 an upward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has risen by -0.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -16.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.6% 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 €104.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6% | +11.8 |
| February | 7.3% | +7.5 |
| March | 8.9% | +6.7 |
| April | 7.8% | +6.4 |
| May | 6.0% | +2.8 |
| June | 6.7% | +3.7 |
| July | 2.6% | -3.3 |
| August | 3.9% | -3.2 |
| September | 5.3% | -1.0 |
| October | 0.8% | -6.9 |
| November | -3.4% | -16.0 |
| December | -1.8% | -13.6 |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.