Inflation Djibouti 2016

Average inflation: 0.7%

Inflation in 2016

Inflation is very low at 0.7%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in May at 0.1%.

Highest month
December: 2.0%
Lowest month
May: 0.1%
Difference
1.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.2%.

5-year average
1.2%
10-year average
2%
All-time high (1998)
10.8%
All-time low (2003)
0.1%

Trend

Over the period 2014-2016, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, inflation has risen by 0.4 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
+0.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +2.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.3 percentage points 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 DJF 100 this year will cost approximately DJF 101 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2016

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2015
January 0.6% +0.6
February 0.5% +0.4
March 0.3% +0.1
April 0.6% +0.1
May 0.1% -0.6
June 0.1% -0.7
July 0.5% +0.1
August 0.6% +0.3
September 0.5% +0.1
October 0.8% +0.6
November 1.6% +1.5
December 2.0% +2.0
Average 0.7%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also