Inflation Congo 2014
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 September at 2.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at -1.3%.
- Highest month
- September: 2.8%
- Lowest month
- January: -1.3%
- Difference
- 4.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -2.2%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food: -2.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.7% lower than the 5-year average of 2.6%.
- 5-year average
- 2.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.5%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2010)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2013, inflation has fallen by +3.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -3.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -7.6 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 2014
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1.3% | -7.6 |
| February | 0.9% | -6.4 |
| March | 0.6% | -6.6 |
| April | 2.7% | -2.4 |
| May | 2.3% | -2.9 |
| June | 0.1% | -5.0 |
| July | 1.7% | -1.6 |
| August | 0.8% | -3.3 |
| September | 2.8% | +0.6 |
| October | -0.8% | -6.5 |
| November | 0.8% | -1.8 |
| December | 0.5% | -1.6 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.