Inflation Congo 2011

Average inflation: 1.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in September at -1.0%.

Highest month
November: 3.0%
Lowest month
September: -1.0%
Difference
4.0 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.8%.

Highest increase
Energy: 4.8%
Lowest increase
Food: 2.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 2.9%.

5-year average
2.9%
10-year average
3.6%
All-time high (2006)
6.8%
All-time low (2010)
0.4%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has fallen by +1.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: -4.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2011

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2010
January 1.0% +2.8
February 1.7% +1.6
March 1.7% +3.2
April 2.1% +3.3
May 2.2% +2.9
June 1.5% +1.8
July 2.1% +2.8
August 2.6% +2.7
September -1.0% -4.7
October 2.4% -1.1
November 3.0% +1.9
December 1.8% -0.8
Average 1.8%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also