Inflation Cameroon 2011
Average inflation: 2.9%
Inflation in 2011
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.5%.
- Highest month
- July: 3.4%
- Lowest month
- April: 2.5%
- Difference
- 0.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.9% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.9%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2011)
- 2.9%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9 percentage points 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 FCFA 100 this year will cost approximately FCFA 103 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.8% |
| February | 3.0% |
| March | 2.8% |
| April | 2.5% |
| May | 2.9% |
| June | 3.1% |
| July | 3.4% |
| August | 3.3% |
| September | 3.0% |
| October | 2.8% |
| November | 2.8% |
| December | 2.7% |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.