Inflation Cameroon 2012
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.1%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.4%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.1%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.9% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 2.8%
- 10-year average
- 2.8%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2012)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2012
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2% | -0.6 |
| February | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| March | 2.9% | +0.1 |
| April | 3.4% | +0.9 |
| May | 3.4% | +0.5 |
| June | 2.9% | -0.2 |
| July | 2.8% | -0.6 |
| August | 2.9% | -0.4 |
| September | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| October | 2.6% | -0.2 |
| November | 2.4% | -0.4 |
| December | 2.9% | +0.2 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.