Inflation Cameroon 2015
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- June: 4.3%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.4%
- Difference
- 2.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.9% in 2011).
- 5-year average
- 2.4%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2014)
- 1.8%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2014, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: +3.5 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 2015
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6% | +1.3 |
| February | 3.0% | +1.6 |
| March | 3.2% | +2.1 |
| April | 3.9% | +3.0 |
| May | 3.6% | +2.4 |
| June | 4.3% | +3.5 |
| July | 2.4% | -0.5 |
| August | 2.1% | -0.5 |
| September | 2.1% | -0.5 |
| October | 2.2% | +0.2 |
| November | 1.4% | -1.1 |
| December | 1.4% | -1.2 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.