Inflation Cameroon 2013
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 2.7%. The lowest inflation was in July at 1.6%.
- Highest month
- January: 2.7%
- Lowest month
- July: 1.6%
- Difference
- 1.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.5% lower than the 5-year average of 2.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.0% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (-0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -1.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7% | +0.5 |
| February | 2.7% | +0.6 |
| March | 2.4% | -0.5 |
| April | 2.0% | -1.4 |
| May | 1.8% | -1.6 |
| June | 1.9% | -1.0 |
| July | 1.6% | -1.2 |
| August | 1.6% | -1.3 |
| September | 2.0% | -0.3 |
| October | 2.0% | -0.6 |
| November | 2.2% | -0.2 |
| December | 1.6% | -1.3 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.