Inflation Djibouti 1996
Average inflation: 8.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 9.5%. The lowest inflation was in June at 8.2%.
- Highest month
- August: 9.5%
- Lowest month
- June: 8.2%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 11.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 11.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 11.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.2% lower than the 5-year average of 12.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (8.8% in 1996).
- 5-year average
- 12%
- 10-year average
- 12%
- All-time high (1993)
- 20.9%
- All-time low (1996)
- 8.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1995, inflation has fallen by +0.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- June: -1.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1996
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9% | -0.1 |
| February | 8.4% | -1.2 |
| March | 9.0% | -0.4 |
| April | 8.5% | -1.5 |
| May | 8.5% | -1.5 |
| June | 8.2% | -1.7 |
| July | 9.4% | -0.2 |
| August | 9.5% | +0.7 |
| September | 8.9% | +0.7 |
| October | 8.6% | +0.6 |
| November | 8.4% | +0.4 |
| December | 8.7% | +1.1 |
| Average | 8.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.