Inflation Cameroon 2016
Average inflation: 0.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 1.7%. The lowest inflation was in October at 0.3%.
- Highest month
- January: 1.7%
- Lowest month
- October: 0.3%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 1.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 2.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.9% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 2.2%
- All-time high (2011)
- 2.9%
- All-time low (2016)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (-1.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -3.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.1% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | -0.9 |
| February | 1.3% | -1.7 |
| March | 1.4% | -1.8 |
| April | 1.1% | -2.8 |
| May | 1.4% | -2.2 |
| June | 0.7% | -3.6 |
| July | 0.5% | -1.9 |
| August | 0.8% | -1.3 |
| September | 0.5% | -1.6 |
| October | 0.3% | -1.9 |
| November | 0.5% | -0.9 |
| December | 0.3% | -1.1 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.