Inflation Congo 2024
Average inflation: 3.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.1%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 6.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- December: 6.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.8%
- Difference
- 4.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%.
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2010)
- 0.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2023, the difference is minimal (-1.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% 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 €103.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2024
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4% | +0.1 |
| February | 1.8% | -1.6 |
| March | 1.9% | -1.0 |
| April | 2.3% | -1.6 |
| May | 3.6% | +0.2 |
| June | 3.6% | -0.5 |
| July | 3.6% | -1.5 |
| August | 2.8% | -1.8 |
| September | 2.5% | -2.8 |
| October | 2.6% | -2.1 |
| November | 2.5% | -2.6 |
| December | 6.3% | +0.7 |
| Average | 3.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.