Inflation Ivory Coast 2005
Average inflation: 3.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 5.2%. The lowest inflation was in December at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- February: 5.2%
- Lowest month
- December: 2.5%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 8.6%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 8.6%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% higher than the 5-year average of 3.2%.
- 5-year average
- 3.2%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1998)
- 4.6%
- All-time low (1999)
- 0.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+2.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +5.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.9% 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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9% | +4.6 |
| February | 5.2% | +5.6 |
| March | 4.6% | +4.3 |
| April | 3.1% | +1.9 |
| May | 3.0% | +2.2 |
| June | 3.3% | +2.8 |
| July | 3.5% | +2.0 |
| August | 4.5% | +3.5 |
| September | 4.8% | +3.1 |
| October | 4.8% | +2.7 |
| November | 2.7% | -1.6 |
| December | 2.5% | -1.9 |
| Average | 3.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.