Current inflation République du Congo 6.2%
February 2025
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.2%, far above the ECB target.
Historical Context
Inflation is 2.5 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of 3.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.8% in 2006).
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.7%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (2010)
- 0.4%
Trend
Over the period 2023-2025, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2024, average inflation in 2025 through February has risen by 3.0 percentage points.
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.2 percentage points above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for FCFA 100 this year will cost approximately FCFA 106 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- Average 2025 through February
- 6.1%
- Last year
- 3.1%
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.8%