Inflation Ivory Coast 1998
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 June at 7.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.9%.
- Highest month
- June: 7.7%
- Lowest month
- October: 1.9%
- Difference
- 5.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 9.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 9.2%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.6% in 1998).
- 5-year average
- 4.6%
- 10-year average
- 4.6%
- All-time high (1998)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (1998)
- 4.6%
Trend
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 1998
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.0% |
| February | 5.5% |
| March | 5.2% |
| April | 5.9% |
| May | 7.5% |
| June | 7.7% |
| July | 6.0% |
| August | 4.0% |
| September | 2.2% |
| October | 1.9% |
| November | 2.4% |
| December | 2.0% |
| Average | 4.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.